Western Bulldogs midfield bull Tom Liberatore has bridged the gap between himself and AFLCA Champion Player of the Year leader Connor Rozee.

Liberatore polled a perfect 10 in the 10-point loss to Gold Coast, following his 35 disposals, 10 clearances and 10 tackles.

It takes his overall tally to 35 votes and just five behind the Port Adelaide skipper.

Midfield mainstay Ed Richards earned six votes for his 31-disposal and one-goal effort, while emerging defender James O’Donnell (18 disposals, 12 intercepts, 11 marks) was recognised with three votes.

Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs

10 Tom Liberatore WB
6 Ed Richards WB
4 Touk Miller GCFC
3 Bailey Humphrey GCFC
3 James O'Donnell WB
2 Noah Anderson GCFC
1 John Noble GCFC
1 Ben King GCFC

Leaderboard: Top 10

40 Connor Rozee PORT
39 Tristan Xerri NMFC
38 Jordan Dawson ADEL
37 Bailey Smith GEEL
36 Zak Butters PORT
35 Max Gawn MELB
35 Tom Liberatore WB
34 Andrew Brayshaw FRE
34 Nick Daicos COLL
34 Steele Sidebottom COLL