Stevenson, who has been on the cusp of senior selection several times in the last six weeks, did his chances of a recall into the AFL finals series no harm at all with a stellar performance at centre half-back - and then deeper in the defensive half - in the second semi-final against Swan Districts.
His defensive effort was solid, but he also offered strong rebound where his skilful execution saw high efficiency in his 17 disposals and five marks, including a clutch goal late in final quarter.
Brown, who has been up and down for the majority of the season, found himself pitted against East Perth’s Josh Smith, having played the previous week against Lance “Buddy” Franklin in the last qualifying match against Hawthorn.
He maintained the high level of accountability that has been the hallmark of his season, had 10 possessions and took four marks to be one of the key performers in the Sharks solid victory against the Royals.
Claremont carried too much fire-power for Swans and other than Stevenson, who was among the best afield, the other West Coast players representing the Tigers were also influential.
Gerrick Weedon, whose second half of the year has been eye-catching, since being switched to defence, and teammates Tom Swift and Jeremy McGovern played their part to varying degrees. Weedon had 15 touches and four tackles, while Swift, playing on a wing, had 23 possessions and McGovern, as a key forward and ruckman had 10 possessions and six marks.
Rookie Murray Newman was among the stronger contributors for Swan Districts, with 20 disposals and two goals.
The East Fremantle contingent all played their part in despatching East Perth, with Koby Stevens making a strong return in accumulating 21 disposals, while Brad Dick kicked 2.4 from 11 possessions.
Four West Coast players were engaged in reserves action, with Ryan Neates and Anton Hamp playing in the lower grade for Claremont. Neates had 19 possessions playing forward and through the middle, while Hamp took seven marks and kicked two goals.
Ash Smith was given permission to play reserves for Perth and wore a close tag, but was still influential for the Demons, while Scott Lycett was allowed to play for East Perth, despite playing for Peel all season, and he kicked a couple of goals from 14 possessions.
