2. Cameron Taylor (Strathdale-Maristians) - anchored the Suns' run-chase superbly against Bendigo United at Harry Trott Oval. Batted through the innings to finish 85 n.o. as the Suns chased down the Redbacks' 8-225 with five wickets and eight balls to spare.

3. Russell Stockdale (Eaglehawk) - superb all-round game against White Hills now has Stockdale leading the Addy MVP rankings for a game in which he earned 198 points - 98 runs opening the batting, four wickets with his leg-spin and two catches in the Hawks' 76-run win over White Hills.

4. Jack Neylon (Strathdale-Maristians) - 55 off 57 balls with three fours and two sixes as part of an 80-run partnership for the third wicket with captain Cameron Taylor against Bendigo United. After a quiet start to the season now has 168 runs in his past three hits.

5. Scott Trollope (Golden Square) - together with Scott Johnson (23 n.o.) dug the Bulldogs out of a precarious 3-25 chasing Sandhurst's 103 at Weeroona Oval. Experience rose to the fore with 54 n.o. off 56 balls and gave little away with the ball as well with 1-11 off his nine overs.

6. Nathan Fitzpatrick (Bendigo) - the Goers' skipper was the top-scorer in the Bendigo v Strathfieldsaye match at Atkins Street. Cracked 79 off 78 balls after coming in at 3-51 and also took a tidy 1-26 off seven overs with the ball.

7. Pat De Mel (Huntly-North Epsom) - on a bowler-friendly wicket at Dower Park was the best with the bat for the inexperienced Power side making 46 against Kangaroo Flat. Came in at 2-26 and batted until the sixth wicket to fall with the score on 117. Opened the bowling also and removed Jake and Dylan Klemm in his 2-41.

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8. Brent Hamblin (Kangaroo Flat) - superb game with bat and ball in the Roos' much-needed win over Huntly-North Epsom. Firstly with the bat Hamblin compiled a crucial 63 n.o. off 71 that, in partnership with Dylan Klemm, helped the Roos from 4-84 to post more than 200. Then with the ball Hamblin snared 3-28 off nine overs, including the top-order scalps of the Power's Elliott Massina and Pat De Mel.

9. Chathura Damith (Strathfieldsaye) - played a key role in the Jets' victory over Bendigo at Atkins Street that lifted them into second position. The opening bowler picked up 3-34 off nine overs and later helped guide the Jets over the line with an unbeaten 36 off 42 balls after coming in at 5-124 in pursuit of the Goers' 6-192.

10. Jack Stubbs (Strathfieldsaye) - gets the nod as the wicket-keeper in this week's team. With his 19 n.o. in partnership with Chathura Damith was at the crease when the Jets reached their target against the Goers, while he also claimed two catches behind the stumps, one of which was Bendigo dangerman Kyle Humphrys.

11. Jordan Shelton (Eaglehawk) - top spell with the ball in the Hawks' win over White Hills. Shelton bagged 3-14 off 6.1 overs that included the big scalp of White Hills' opener Gavin Bowles. Now has eight wickets for the season.

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