Lachie Neale has received top votes in the 2018 Shadforth Financial Group AFL Coaches Association Champion Player of the Year for round 21, with the coaches awarding him 10 out of a possible 10 votes.

Neale played a crucial role in Fremantle’s win against Carlton on Sunday, picking up 34 disposals, which 18 of those were contested, as Freo prevailed by 29 points.

The midfielder had 10 clearances, four inside 50s and was nominated for a goal of the year contender.

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David Mundy, Nathan Wilson and Ed Langdon also pulled votes, with senior coach's Ross Lyon and Brendon Bolton allocating their votes on a 5,4,3,2,1 basis.

Round 21 v Carlton votes
Lachie Neale – 10 votes
David Mundy – 7 votes
Nathan Wilson – 5 votes
Patrick Cripps – 5 votes
Ed Langdon – 2 votes
Dale Thomas – 1 vote

Leaderboard after round 21

87Tom MitchellHAW
83Patrick CrippsCARL
80Max GawnMELB
72Clayton Oliver MELB
70Lachie WhitfieldGWS
68Brodie GrundyCOLL
65Andrew GaffWCE
64Shaun HigginsNMFC
62Dyson HeppellESS
61Elliott YeoWCE
59Nat FyfeFRE