Best and fairest winner Zach Merrett was the only Bomber to poll double figures, but managed a very respectable 19 votes despite the side winning only three games.
The 20-year-old was named best afield in three matches and polled votes in another five.
Ineligible midfielder David Zaharakis received six votes, while forward Joe Daniher and retired 2008 Brownlow medallist Adam Cooney had four votes apiece.
Essendon totalled 36 votes this season.
Top five
19 - Zach Merrett
6 - David Zaharakis
4 - Adam Cooney
4 - Joe Daniher
2 - Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti
