Western Bulldogs midfielder Ed Richards has been judged best afield by the coaches in Sunday’s three-point win over Narrm.

Richards polled the maximum votes for a 30 disposal, 10 clearance and three-goal effort, followed closely by Marcus Bontempelli who polled eight votes for his 29 disposal and two-goal performance.

Ryley Sanders (30 disposals and six votes) was recognised with five votes, while Bailey Dale rounded out the Dogs’ votes with one of his own.

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AFL R11 | Match Highlights

The Western Bulldogs and Narrm clash in round 11 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

Bontempelli sits in second place on the overall leaderboard with 58 total votes.

Collingwood’s Nick Daicos (65 votes) holds top spot after 11 rounds.

AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Votes: Round 11 v Narrm (Melbourne)

10 Ed Richards (WB)
8 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
5 Ryley Sanders (WB)
3 Kysaiah Pickett (MELB)
2 Harvey Langford (MELB)
1 Max Gawn (MELB)
1 Bailey Dale (WB)

Overall Leaderboard (after Round 11)

65 Nick Daicos (COLL)
58 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
50 Zak Butters (PORT)
50 Max Holmes (GEEL)
50 Luke Jackson (FRE)
48 Shai Bolton (FRE)
48 Bailey Smith (GEEL)
44 Brodie Grundy (SYD)
42 Clayton Oliver (GWS)
40 Max Gawn (MELB)