No more silly money for De Goey. It was a good year for some younger Essendon midfielders. Such a season has already earned the 32-year-old a third All-Australian blazer, while a third John Cahill Medal as Port Adelaide's best and fairest is surely waiting for him later this year. It was enough for the season to be deemed acceptable. It was a year where Adams became arguably the most influential and important midfielder at Collingwood. The Cats eased off thereafter, winning by 66 points, but when the game was up for grabs the Bombers were found wanting. Essendon's defence held up, its midfield lifted to the challenge and its forward line was busy, with Stringer starring with three goals. His toughness and class in the contest saw him become a first-time All-Australian, having averaged 22.6 disposals, 5.4 tackles and 5.2 clearances per game. Rutten has now taken on the coaching job officially after the succession plan with John Worsfold, but that too wasn't without criticism throughout the season. The twilight of the veteran midfielder's career keeps getting better. Picture: Getty Images/AFL Photos, Jordan De Goey (centre) and the Magpies walk off the Gabba. The loss of Dougal Howard to St Kilda was felt throughout different stages over the course of the season, so gaining more defensive support would be a boost. It was a year where Adams became arguably the most influential and important midfielder at Collingwood. Watch Essendon's press conference after round five's match against Collingwood. Picture: AFL Photos, 'Port's the ideal destination': Why Academy gun is eyeing Alberton, a 15-point victory over the talented Collingwood line-up. Tom Jonas, Tom Clurey and Trent McKenzie performed admirably throughout the year, but none stand above 193cm and each struggled against the game's dominant key forwards at times in 2020. He claimed the Bombers' best and fairest after 26 games and was named in the 2020 AFL All-Australian squad of 40. It was another injury-hit season for Orazio Fantasia, who managed just five games and one goal between calf and quad problems. Picture: Getty Images via AFL Photos, Ryan Burton has had a bad run since joining the Power. Expect players like Connor Rozee, Xavier Duursma, Zak Butters, Miles Bergman, Mitch Georgiades, Dylan Williams and Lachie Jones to help the Power continue their improvement in 2021. Sam Draper has already lifted himself into the 'fan favourite' category despite only playing eight games so far in his AFL career. The question is perhaps better reframed: how can they? From 2019, fans will no longer be able to subscribe to AFL Live Pass through the AFL website. Nat Edwards with all the latest Grand Final news, Damian Barrett and Callum Twomey with all the latest Grand Final and trade news, Cats fans get THAT finals feeling as Gary Ablett kicks one of his iconic running…, Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has been recognised for his superb season, Brad Ebert has already agreed to pass on his jumper number for next season, Check out the eight-part series exploring the flag journeys of the AFL champions from…, Access All Areas discusses how Geelong will match up on Dustin Martin, and why…, Patrick Dangerfield has no concerns with the health of star teammate, This content is unavailable in your region. Port Adelaide is keeping its cards close to its chest ahead of the Trade Period. The Pies were abject at the Gabba, with injuries to Brody Mihocek and Ben Reid adding to the loss of Jordan De Goey, Jeremy Howe, Isaac Quaynor and Adam Treloar. Robbie Gray's remarkable shot after the siren sailed through to earn a three-point win, after the Power trailed for the majority of the final term. From 2019, fans will no longer be able to subscribe to AFL Live Pass through the AFL website. You can access more content with Watch AFL. In a season of few disappointments, the club's troubles managing Ryan Burton's body were a genuine shame. Port Adelaide finished on top of the ladder after an incredible season that no one saw coming. If the backline kept Collingwood in matches, the team's inability to string together consistent and reliable attacking stretches always gave its opposition a chance. Power forward Charlie Dixon slots four goals, the most he's bagged in a game since round four. MVP. Zak Butters. Already they have farewelled seven players, including retirees Conor McKenna and Tom Bellchambers. Jake Stringer limps from the field with a sore right leg after landing awkwardly, Jacob Townsend lays a strong tackle followed by a goal to stop Collingwood's charge…, The comeback is on as Travis Varcoe gets the third Collingwood goal for the final…, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti slots the Bombers' seventh goal in a row late in the…, Jordan De Goey's shot at goal is ruled a behind by the DrinkWise Score Review, Shaun McKernan cleverly gets his opponent out of the picture before kicking truly, Jaidyn Stephenson kicks two quick goals after an unusual run-up to get the Magpies…. Enjoy the thrilling final moments between the Power and the Tigers. one-point elimination final victory over West Coast, a 56-point defeat to finals rival Melbourne, From $1m offers to a pay cut? After just 17 games in three seasons, a move to the wing saw Daicos become a critical part of Collingwood's midfield. But the Bombers struck back to claim their best win of the season, a 15-point victory over the talented Collingwood line-up.