Captain Steven May's terrific game on Saturday night has been recognised with his inclusion in AFL.com.au's Team of the Week.

The key defender was able to effectively blanket Essendon's most dangerous forward in Joe Daniher, restricting the Coleman Medal aspirant to just one goal.

May also found plenty of the footy himself as he went on to gather 25 disposals - 12 of which were intercept possessions.

He had eight marks and eight rebound 50’s showing that his role involved much more than negating Daniher.

Along with fellow key defender Jack Leslie, May led the team for one percenters, with his willingness to work hard for his teammates evident.