Jye Caldwell's performance on Friday night has been recognised by the coaches scoring 9 out of a possible 10 votes for his match against the Hawks at the 'G.

Caldwell was the standout for the Bombers finishing with a career-high 36 disposals, 11 tackles, 476 metres gained, five centre clearances, 17 contested possessions and 11 score involvements in an industrious effort.

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Rd 1 | Caldwell post-game

Hear from Jye Caldwell following Essendon's round one loss to Hawthorn.

Senior Coach Brad Scott lauded Caldwell post-game.

“I thought Caldwell was outstanding. I think he’s really elevated his game, he was playing on some good Hawthorn mids and he really lifted us at various stages," Scott said.

Hawthorn v Essendon

9 Jye Caldwell (ESS)
9 Dylan Moore (HAW)
6 Karl Amon (HAW)
2 James Sicily (HAW)
2 Connor MacDonald (HAW)
1 Zach Merrett (ESS)
1 Xavier Duursma (ESS)

Every week, the two senior coaches for each game give votes on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis, meaning 10 votes is the maximum a player can get in each round.

The player with the most votes at the end of the home and away season will be crowned the AFL Coaches' Association Champion Player of the Year.