 Edwards was again a key player in round 5, this time recording 26 disposals and five clearances in the ANZAC Day eve match against .He did however receive the negative attention of the AFL's Match Review Officer, attracting a $2,000 fine for rough conduct on Neville Jetta in the second quarter of that match.After seven rounds of the 2018 season Edwards was ranked first in the league for goal assists (23), a whole seven assists above the league's next best.