Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe was one of five Hawks to poll coaches votes in the Hawks 17-point win over the Swans on Thursday night at the MCG.
The skipper polled nine votes for his standout performance, finishing with one goal, a game-high 31 disposals, including 12 contested possessions and nine clearances.
Tom Barrass earned seven votes for his courageous display in defence, supported by an equal game-high 11 intercept possessions and 15 disposals.
Forward duo Dylan Moore and Jack Gunston each polled six votes against Sydney.
Moore booted three majors, had 22 disposals, took five marks and laid three tackles. While Gunston slotted a game-high four goals, with nine score involvements, six marks and 13 disposals.
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Jack Ginnivan also earned one vote after an impressive second half, where he collected 20 of his 22 disposals, including nine contested possessions and four marks.
Every week, the two senior coaches for each game give votes on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis, meaning 10 votes is the maximum a player can get in each round.
The player with the most votes at the end of the home and away season will win the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award.
See the full Round 2 votes below.
Hawthorn v Sydney Swans
9 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
7 Tom Barrass (HAW)
6 Dylan Moore (HAW)
6 Jack Gunston (HAW)
1 Jack Ginnivan (HAW)
1 Brodie Grundy (SYD)
