Two Western Bulldogs players featured in the coaches’ votes in the team’s round nine loss to Geelong. 

Mitch Wallis led the way for the Dogs with eight votes, for his 29-disposal, two-goal game.

Rising Star nominee Bailey Smith also featured, picking up one vote for his 28-disposal performance.

The votes were dominated by the Cats, who had five players feature.

Midfielder Mitch Duncan was a clear best-on-ground in the eyes of Luke Beveridge and Chris Scott, polling a perfect 10 votes. 

Tom Hawkins (four votes), Tim Kelly (three), Gary Rohan (two) and Mark Blicavs (two) also earned praise from the coaches.

Kelly’s three votes sees him move to the top of the leaderboard with 48 votes, alongside Carlton’s Patrick Cripps. 

Bulldogs vice-captain Marcus Bontempelli sits in equal third with 44 votes, alongside Brisbane’s Lachie Neale.

LEADERBOARD

VOTES

PLAYER

CLUB

48

Patrick Cripps

CARL

48

Tim Kelly

GEEL

44

Marcus Bontempelli

WB

44

Lachlan Neale

BL

41

Brodie Grundy

COLL

37

Travis Boak

PORT

36

Nat Fyfe

FRE

35

Gary Ablett

GEEL

35

Scott Pendlebury

COLL

33

Ben Cunnington

NMFC

33

Lachie Whitfield

GWS