Second-year sensation Nic Martin continued to add to his already impressive season, securing 10 AFLCA coaches votes against the Blues.

The 22-year old winger was tremendous both in contested and uncontested game, securing a team-high 30 possessions, eight score involvements and seven clearances. 

Key forward Peter Wright made his return in style, kicking five goals in his first game for 2023.

Wright proved a tough matchup for the Carlton defence, reminding fans why he was crowned the 2022 Crichton medalist.

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Rd 13 | Wright's goals

Watch Peter Wright's five goals in his return game against Carlton at the 'G.

Jye Caldwell continued to work hard in the middle, securing 25 possessions and six tackles, helping power Essendon at the coal face.

Jordan Ridley and Ben Hobbs also were pivotal in the win, with Ridley securing 20 possessions - of which seven were intercepts, while Hobbs gathered a season-high 25 disposals.

Essendon round 13 AFLCA votes

10 Nic Martin
8 Peter Wright
5 Jye Caldwell
2 Jordan Ridley
1 Ben Hobbs