 Though he did not receive a vote in the official Norm Smith Medal count for best afield, Edwards was named the third best player of the game by the AFL's statistical Official Player Ratings At the conclusion of the finals he ranked as the league's best general defender by "Champion Data", despite his use across multiple positions that season.He led Richmond for contested possessions, stoppage clearances and tackles during the three finals that year and finished the whole year ranked third at the club for total contested possessions and clearances.Edwards placed second in the club's best and fairest count, a career-best placing that saw him awarded him the Jack Titus Medal.