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Unheralded: The players who deserve more credit for Round 14
Andrew Slevison & Jaiden Sciberras • June 16th, 2025 7:45 pm
We always know who the stars are in a particular game.
But what about those who played a pivotal defensive role or were influential without stuffing the stat sheet? They may have had an important assignment or have simply just flown under the radar.
These players might be spoken about amongst the supporters of their clubs, but not discussed as widely around the competition.
Below are the players we believe deserve more credit for their Round 14 performances.
Out on Bail
As the Dogs put the foot down on Thursday night, Bailey Williams was arguably the biggest driving force in taking control of the early stages.
With Sam Darcy and the usual Bulldog suspects credited for their top performances, Williams' game has flown under the radar.
Playing off the back flank, the 27-year-old was crucial in locking the ball in the front half, taking seven marks and three intercepts in the first quarter alone.
Finishing with a round-high 17 marks, 27 disposals at good efficiency and nearly 700 metres gained, Williams' performance should be spoken about amongst the best on ground.
Averaging 20 touches through his 13 games this sesaon, it's about time Bailey Williams received some well-earnt credit.
Jaiden Sciberras
Moore of the same
He hasn’t quite reached the heights of his 2024 All-Australian campaign but Hawthorn’s Dylan Moore has found form over the last few weeks.
While he has not been anywhere near as deadly from a scoring point of view, Moore is starting to find the footy and impact around the ground.
In Friday’s tense and low-scoring affair, Moore was one of the Hawks’ very best with 23 touches, five inside 50s, five score involvements and three clearances.
Eight of his 13 tackles came in the second half as the Hawks mounted their comeback in the gritty win. He was tough around the contest and one of the main reasons why the brown and gold saluted.
Andrew Slevison
Bergman with the lot
Miles Bergman’s performance against Melbourne on Sunday night has flown under the radar.
He played a pivotal role on Christian Petracca, quelling the influence of the usually damaging Demon.
Bergman, the subject of a reportedly LENGTHY offer from Port, amassed 22 disposals and seven marks, while Petracca had just 17 touches at just 52.9% efficiency.
He played off Petracca to perfection, contributing an equal game-high six inside 50s and providing six score involvements and two goal assists.
The seven-goal haul of Mitch Georgiades, the return of Jason Horne-Francis, the usual endeavours of Zak Butters and Connor Rozee and the defensive masterclass from Esava Ratugolea stole the show, but Bergman must be acknowledged for his supreme showing.
Andrew Slevison
Foggy conditions
Forget the weather - this highly underrated footballers stood tall to close out Round 14.
Often the forgotten man in Carlton's front half, Lachie Fogarty set the tone early.
Six disposals, a tackle and three goals in the first term, Fogarty found his feet and did enough scoreboard damage to kill off the contest before the Eagles arrived.
Finishing up with 17 touches and four tackles, the small forward had comfortably his best game of the season, ranking as Champion Data's fifth highest rated player across the competition over the weekend.
Yes, the opposition was rather poor in the first quarter, however Fogarty's game was the exact small forward play that the Blues have lacked across the year.
If the 26-year-old can put together some consistency to this level, he'll play a vital role in the Baggers' run home.
Jaiden Sciberras
