Western Bulldogs key back Ryan Gardner has polled AFLCA coaches’ votes for the third consecutive week.

Gardner was impactful against Geelong on Saturday night, registering 11 disposals and four marks to poll three coaches’ votes.

Ed Richards was the sole other Bulldog to poll, receiving two votes for an equal game-high 28 touches, 11 marks and three inside 50s.

It is the second straight week Richards has earned praise from the coaches.

Cat Patrick Dangerfield polled the maximum 10 votes.

Geelong v Western Bulldogs

10 – Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)

4 – Sam De Koning (GEEL)

4 – Cam Guthrie (GEEL)

4 – Mark Blicavs (GEEL)

3 – Ryan Gardner (WB)

2 – Isaac Smith (GEEL)

2 – Ed Richards (WB)

1 – Brad Close (GEEL)