Luke Brown added versatility to his game in 2018 in the absence of attacking half-back Brodie Smith.

The lockdown defender was strong in transition with a career-high 70 rebound 50s, ranked second at the Club, and 26 inside 50s.

Standing some of the best small forwards in the game, he conceded just 1.2 goals per game on average.

He averaged 15.1 disposals at an elite 82.8 per cent efficiency across his 20 games.

Brown finished seventh in the 2018 Club Champion, his first top-ten finish since 2013. 

At a glance:

Games: 20
Goals: 1
Disposals per game: 15.1
Rebound 50s per game: 3.5
Tackles per game: 2.2

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Best game:

Round Six v Gold Coast

Brown made his mark on Adelaide’s 48-point win over Gold Coast in Round Six, collecting 24 disposals (12 of those contested), five tackles, four inside 50s and three rebound 50s.