'I'm the Party Poopaaah!' - Round 4, 2012 Wrap.

After making such a statement to the AFL world and the wider media last week with their thumping of the Pies, it all came crashing down for Carlton as the hardly fancied Essendon team made them look second rate. Stanton continued his great run of form this year, and likewise Watson played a standout game, to throw their names among a host of others vying for votes.

But the biggest and most significant news to come from this round was the knee injury sustained by the little champion Gary Ablett. Whilst all reports indicate it's not as serious as first thought, the prospect of missing 2-3 weeks may put a slight dent in his Brownlow aspirations this year. But as I always say when it comes to champs like GAJ; never write him off! I just hope he can continue his scintillating run of form when he recovers and make headway towards having another Charlie draped around his neck as he is most definitely the best player in the competition at the moment.

In other Brownlow news, Pendlebury came out and blew off the cobwebs of last week's lacklustre performance by producing an awesome display. Likewise, Dane Swan was pivotal in what was a hard fought, bounce-back win by the Pies.

Below is a list of those who I thought were 'KEY PLAYERS' in each match. Take note that I am deliberately randomising the list, and in no way does the order I list them in reflect who I think will get the 3, 2, 1's. 

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St. Kilda vs. Fremantle:

Possible Votes: S. Hill, L. Hayes, T. Mzungu


Carlton vs. Essendon:

Possible Votes: J. Watson, S. Crameri, B. Stanton


Collingwood vs. Port Adelaide:

Possible Votes: S. Pendlebury, D. Swan, T. Boak


Adelaide vs. GWS:

Possible Votes: K. Tippett, N. Van Berlo, C. Ward


West Coast vs. Hawthorn:

Possible Votes: D. Kerr, B. Waters, S. Mitchell


Brisbane vs. Gold Coast:

Possible Votes: T. Rockliff, S. Black, G. Ablett


Geelong vs. Richmond:

Possible Votes: J. Bartel, J. Selwood, T. Cotchin, B. Deledio


Sydney vs. North Melbourne:

Possible Votes: K. Jack, L. Parker, J. McVeigh


Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs:

Possible Votes:  L. Dahlhaus, A. Cooney, R. Murphy