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.
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Melbourne v Western Bulldogs
9 – Marcus Bontempelli
8 – Caleb Daniel
7 – Clayton Oliver
3 – Jack Macrae
2 – Lachie Hunter
1 – Bailey Smith
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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)
