Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has moved into top spot on the 2021 AFLCA Champion Player of the Year leaderboard.

A 31-disposal, 10-clearance and two-goal performance in the 20-point win over Melbourne saw Bontempelli earn nine votes from coaches Luke Beveridge and Simon Goodwin.

The star midfielder is now two votes clear of second-placed Dee Clayton Oliver, who received seven votes on the night.

Caleb Daniel was recognised as second-best, earning eight votes for his 34 touches, nine intercepts and five clearances.

Jack Macrae (three votes), Lachie Hunter (two votes) and Bailey Smith (one vote) also polled for the Bulldogs.

Melbourne v Western Bulldogs

9 – Marcus Bontempelli

8 – Caleb Daniel

7 – Clayton Oliver

3 – Jack Macrae

2 – Lachie Hunter

1 – Bailey Smith

2021 AFLCA Champion Player of the Year leaderboard

94 – Marcus Bontempelli (WB)

92 – Clayton Oliver (MELB)

85 – Touk Miller (GCFC)

83 – Samuel Walsh (CARL)

83 - Ollie Wines (PORT)

75 – Jack Steele (STK)

70 – Darcy Parish (ESS)

68 – Zach Merrett (ESS)

61 – Rory Laird (ADEL)

60 – David Mundy (FRE)