Midfielder Sam Durham has taken out full votes in round five's AFLCA's Champion Player Award.

Both coaches awarded the 22-year-old with full votes after his impactful game on Western Bulldogs Captain Marcus Bontempelli. Durham nullified the five-time All Australian while gathering 21 disposals, six important clearances and kicking the match winning goal.

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Rd 5 | Behind the Bombers

Get an exclusive look inside our game day from our match against the Bulldogs.

Wingman and first-year recruit Xavier Duursma was judges second best afield after a 20-disposal and two-goal effort, while defender Mason Redman and skipper Zach Merrett both earned four votes apiece. 

Western Bulldogs v Essendon

10 Samuel Durham (ESS)
6 Xavier Duursma (ESS)
4 Mason Redman (ESS)
4 Zach Merrett (ESS)
2 Harrison Jones (ESS)
2 Kyle Langford (ESS)
1 Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (WB)
1 Taylor Duryea (WB)