Emma Kearney and Ash Riddell have shared the top North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos' coaches votes for Round 1.

The skipper and her midfield counterpart polled five votes apiece in the loss to Melbourne, finishing with 20 disposals each.

Riddell also snagged a brilliant goal during the third quarter of the Casey Fields' clash.

Round 1 votes

10 - Kate Hore (MELB)
5 - Emma Kearney (NMFC)
5 - Ashleigh Riddell (NMFC)
4 - Karen Paxman (MELB)
4 - Libby Birch (MELB)
1 - Shelley Heath (MELB)
1 - Tyla Hanks (MELB)