Dermott Brereton and Jon Anderson select their five best and most influential players of Round 4

DERMOTT Brereton and Jon Anderson name their five standout players from Round 4 — and they will surprise you.

Dermott Brereton

5: Ben Cunnington: On a day where blood and guts were required he was the one who displayed most

4: Luke McPharlin: Big possessions for him and importantly used them well.

3: Sam Jacobs: Got back to help break down St Kilda’s system through Riewoldt.

2: Chris Dawes: Mightn’t have had a lot of it but massive in terms of straightening Melbourne up.

1: Steve Johnson: Anyone who can turn the ball over so much yet still have some positive influence is worth paying to see.

Geelong star Steve Johnson dishes off a handball. Picture: Colleen Petch

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Jon Anderson

5: Sam Mitchell: He is a bit like Gary Ablett in that you expect perfection, and often get it, every week.

4: Ben Cunnington: North needed their young group to improve and he has so far been the most obvious.

3: Travis Boak: Just love the way he plays and by way of comparison think Greg Williams-like.

Melbourne co-captain Nathan Jones walks off the MCG. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

2: Nathan Jones: Did exactly what a captain should by putting his team first.

1: Matthew Stokes: From a forward pocket opportunist to a midfield ball magnet.