Western Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli has been judged best afield in the eyes of both Luke Beveridge and Adam Simpson, following his dominant performance in Sunday’s seven-point win over West Coast.

Bontempelli earned the perfect score of 10 votes in the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award for his efforts, which included 30 disposals, seven inside-50s, 14 score involvements and three goals – one of which came in the final minute of play to seal the win.

Remarkably, he had 14 disposals, five clearances and three inside-50s to his name by quarter-time.

Consistent ball-winner Jack Macrae was next-best, recognised with eight votes for his 41 touches, 14 score involvements, nine clearances and eight inside-50s, currently sitting equal-fifth on the leaderboard alongside Port Adelaide’s Dan Houston.

Bulldogs Josh Dunkley (25 possessions, nine tackles, six clearances, one goal) and Aaron Naughton (13 possessions, eight marks, three goals) both received two votes each.

All The Highlights & Interviews
  • 01:13

    Laith Vandermeer | 'Those games don't come around often'

    Hear from Laith Vandermeer as he chats to Channel 10 following the Round 2 win over West Coast

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  • 01:00

    People's Choice Moment of the Week | RD2

    Could it have been anything else? Watch the goal that sealed the win in round 2.

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  • 07:04

    Match Highlights | Bulldogs v Eagles

    Check out all the highlights from the Round 2 win over West Coast at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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  • 09:39

    Luke Beveridge | 'It's such an important win'

    Hear from Luke Beveridge following the Round 2 win over the Eagles at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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  • 02:12

    Aaron Naughton | 'We can take so much from that win'

    Hear from Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton following the Round 2 win over West Coast at Marvel Stadium on Sunday

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  • 00:38

    Team Song: Western Bulldogs

    Watch the Bulldogs celebrate their round two win

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  • 03:56

    Dogs v Eagles: The Closing Moments

    The Bulldogs score with seconds remaining in the game and hold off the West Coast Eagles for an exciting finish to the game

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  • 00:43

    Bont keeps a cool head and nails a cracking goal

    Marcus Bontempelli with lightning reactions slots a beauty in front of goal

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  • 00:56

    Eagles turn it over and the Doggies take the opportunity in hand

    The Western Bulldogs' Bailey Smith finishes off a great team goal after West Coast kick in

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  • 00:52

    Bruce on the burst puts one through

    Bulldogs' Josh Bruce kicks a nice left foot goal

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  • 03:15

    150 for Libba

    See the best of Tom Liberatore's journey to 150 AFL games.

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  • 04:37

    Match Committee | Round Two

    Sam Hargreaves and Matt Rendell preview the Round 2 clash with West Coast.

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  • 01:30

    Yokayi Footy | Jamarra on the big-ish questions

    Get to know Bulldogs No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan as he joins the team on Yokayi Footy ahead of Round 2

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  • 10:32

    Luke Beveridge | 'There's a fair bit to improve on'

    Head Coach Luke Beveridge spoke to the media ahead of the Round 2 clash with West Coast.

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Western Bulldogs v West Coast Eagles

10 - Marcus Bontempelli (WB)

8 - Jack Macrae (WB)

5 - Nic Naitanui (WCE)

3 - Dom Sheed (WCE)

2 - Josh Dunkley (WB)

2 - Aaron Naughton (WB)

 

AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award

19 – Dustin Martin (RICH)

18 – Taylor Walker (ADEL)

16 – Darcy Moore (COLL)

16 – Clayton Oliver (MELB)

12 ­– Jack Macrae (WB)

12 – Dan Houston (PORT)