IN WHAT would be considered her best game to date, Melbourne's Ryleigh Wotherspoon has collected her first 10-vote haul in the race for the AFLCA Champion Player Award.Â
Wotherspoon kicked a career-high four goals in her side's 62-point win over Richmond on Friday night, earning the top votes from the coaches. She also finished the match with a career-high 25 disposals and six marks.
Midfield trio Olivia Purcell (seven), Tyla Hanks (seven) and Megan Fitzsimon (two) were all recognised for their impact in the contest, dominating the stoppage game with 34 clearances to 22.Â
Georgia Campbell received the first coaches votes of her career as she continues to build into her new role as premier ruck.Â
Melbourne v Richmond
10 Ryleigh Wotherspoon (MELB)
7 Olivia Purcell (MELB)
7 Tyla Hanks (MELB)
2 Megan Fitzsimon (MELB)
2 Georgia Campbell (MELB)
1 Sierra Grieves (RICH)
1 Alyssa Bannan (MELB)
LEADERBOARD
83 Jasmine Garner (NMFC)
79 Charlie Rowbottom (GCFC)
74 Georgie Prespakis (GEEL)
63 Ash Riddell (NMFC)
59 Kiara Bowers (FRE)
57 Ella Roberts (WCE)
54 Nina Morrison (GEEL)
54 Olivia Purcell (MELB)
52 Tyla Hanks (MELB)