A trio of Bulldogs have polled AFLCA Champion of the Player votes in round 20 against the Giants.

Bailey Dale was recognised as the Dogs’ best in defeat, earning five votes from coaches Luke Beveridge and Adam Kingsley following 37 touches, eight marks, 11 rebound 50s, 793 metres gained and one goal.

Adam Treloar received four votes for his 34-disposal, seven-tackle, seven-clearance and two-goal effort, while Tom Liberatore (35 disposals, five tackles, 10 clearances) polled one vote. 

Skipper Marcus Bontempelli remains in fourth overall with 76 votes.

AFLCA votes vs GWS 

  • Toby Greene (GWS) – 10 votes
  • Sam Taylor (GWS) – 7
  • Bailey Dale (WB) – 5
  • Adam Treloar (WB) – 4
  • Lachie Whitfield (GWS) – 2
  • Josh Kelly (GWS) – 1
  • Tom Liberatore (WB) – 1

AFLCA Champion Player of the Year leaderboard

  1. Nick Daicos (COLL) – 99 votes
  2. Christian Petracca (MELB) – 86
  3. Zak Butters (PORT) – 77
  4. Marcus Bontempelli (WB) – 76
  5. Toby Greene (GWS) – 74
  6. Lachie Neale (BL) – 73
  7. Connor Rozee (PORT) – 72
  8. Noah Anderson (GCFC) – 71
  9. Zach Merrett (ESS) – 70
  10. Jordan Dawson (ADEL) - 68