The 2018 Jack Dyer Medal count, to be held at the Crown Palladium next Tuesday night (October 2), shapes as the widest open, closest, for many years.

I reckon there’s as many as 10 players that could take out Richmond’s Best and Fairest award this year, with brilliant midfielder Dustin Martin going for a third consecutive Jack Dyer Medal.

richmondfc.com.au will stream the 2018 Jack Dyer Medal event from Crown Palladium, live from approx. 7pm on Tuesday, October 2.

Here’s a statistical snapshot (in alphabetical order) of the main contenders . . .

Josh CADDY: 22 games. Averaged 16.5 disposals, 3.6 marks and 3.1 inside-50s per match. Ranked 10^th in the competition for total goals, with 46.

Trent COTCHIN: 22 games. Averaged 22.1 disposals, 4.9 clearances, 4.7 tackles and 4.0 inside-50s per match. Ranked 13^th in the competition for centre clearances.

Shane EDWARDS: 24 games. Averaged 19.2 disposals and 3.5 inside-50s per match. Ranked second in the competition or goal assists and 18^th for score involvements.

Dylan GRIMES: 23 games. Averaged 11.5 disposals, 3.6 tackles and 3.2 marks per match. Ranked 13^th in the competition for one-percenters and 14^th for intercepts.

Kane LAMBERT: 22 games. Averaged 22.6 disposals, 3.9 inside-50s and 3.6 marks per match.

Dustin MARTIN: 23 games. Averaged 25.4 disposals, 5.9 inside-50s and 5.4 clearances per match. Kicked 31 goals. Ranked first in the competition for inside-50s, first for centre clearances, first for score involvements and fifth for goal assists.

Alex RANCE: 24 games. Averaged 16.0 disposals, 5.5 marks and 3.5 rebound-50s per match. Ranked first in the competition for intercepts and second for one-percenters.

Jack RIEWOLDT: 24 games. Averaged 14.2 disposals, 6.2 marks and 3.2 inside-50s per match. Ranked first in the competition for goals with 70, first for marks inside 50, second for score involvements and fifth for contested marks.

Jayden SHORT: 24 games. Averaged 20.0 disposals, 4.3 rebound-50s, 4.2 marks and 3.4 inside-50s per match. Ranked first in the competition for metres gained and 10^th for rebound-50s.

Nick VLASTUIN: 24 games. Averaged 20.0 disposals, 4.3 rebound-50s, 4.2 marks and 3.4 inside-50s per match. Ranked first in the competition for metres gained and 10^th for rebound-50s.