Essendon onballer David Zaharakis has been awarded a maximum 10 coaches’ votes for his exceptional performance against Sydney on Saturday.

Zaharakis was instrumental in the 10-point victory, gathering 22 disposals, seven marks, five inside 50s, three goals and a goal assist in his 201st senior game.

Key defender Michael Hurley (23 disposals, 12 marks, nine intercept possessions and eight rebound 50s) and rising star Andrew McGrath (21 disposals, five inside 50s and a goal assist) received three votes apiece for their impressive performances.

AFLCA VOTES – ESSENDON v SYDNEY
10 David Zaharakis (ESS)
6 Aliir Aliir (SYD)
4 Josh Kennedy (SYD)
4 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
3 Michael Hurley (ESS)
3 Andrew McGrath (ESS)