As Taylor Adams reflects on his second year in black and white, he must finally feel like a vital member of Collingwood's midfield. 

After having to cement his place in the middle in 2014, this year Adams has become one of the Magpies most prolific ball winners. 

He capped off a fine season with a team-high 33 disposals against the Bombers, including 13 contested possessions and seven clearances. 

It marks the sixth time this season Adams has totalled 30 possessions or more. Only club stalwarts Scott Pendlebury and Dane Swan done so more times. 

Sunday's three-point loss to Essendon also held statistical value for midfielder Ben Kennedy.

Having played just four AFL games this season, Kennedy's 15 disposals was his highest tally of the year. 

He also kicked his first two goals of 2015 and equalled the second highest goalkicking tally of his career. 

As the most-subbed player in Collingwood history, Kennedy will no doubt be happy to see the back of the substitutes rule at the end of this season. 

However after Sunday's form, the fact that he will no longer be forced to wear the green vest may not be the only reason he may face extended going forward. 

All statistics in the table below are provided courtesy of Champion Data.