Zach Merrett has marked his 150th game with top votes in the AFL Coaches Association's AFL Champion Player Award.
The star midfielder rose to the occasion against the Giants on Saturday, racking up 37 possessions and a game-high 644 metres gained in the two-point loss.
His 13 inside-50s were a new career-high, while his three goal assists equalled his career-best.
Darcy Parish (35 disposals, seven clearances) continued his scintillating form with two votes, while pressure forward Will Snelling picked up his first vote.
AFLCA VOTES: GIANTS v BOMBERS
9 - Zach Merrett (ESS)
8 - Josh Kelly (GWS)
5 - Sam Taylor (GWS)
4 - Tim Taranto (GWS)
2 - Darcy Parish (ESS)
1 - Tom Green (GWS)
1 - Will Snelling (ESS)
ESSENDON'S AFLCA VOTES THIS SEASON
29 - Zach Merrett
19 - Darcy Parish
10 - Jordan Ridley, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti
7 - Andrew McGrath
6 - Cale Hooker
5 - Jake Stringer
4 - Peter Wright
3 - Jayden Laverde
1 - Archie Perkins, Will Snelling
OVERALL LEADERBOARD
42 - Hugh McCluggage (BL)
38 - David Mundy (FREM)
34 - Max Gawn (MELB), Touk Miller (GC), Ollie Wines (PA)
33 - Jack Macrae (WB)
