 Ahead of the 2019 season, Edwards was named by "Champion Data" as the league's best midfielder/forward and the 17th best player overall under the AFL's Player Ratings System.Edwards started the 2019 season with appearances in each of the club's two pre-season matches before recording 22 disposals in round 1's season-opening match against .He kicked two goals in round 2 and also received a $2000 fine for striking 's Adam Treloar in that loss.