Ben Cunnington was back to his best against Geelong, and the coaches agreed, awarding him six votes in the race for AFLCA Champion Player of the Year.

Cunnington collected 29 disposals and 7 clearances, with the number-10 even kicking a goal to cap off the brilliant midfield display.

Jy Simpkin was the other North Melbourne player to receive votes, with his 24 disposals and a team-high 7 inside 50s seeing him poll one vote.

North Melbourne v Adelaide

10 Brandan Parfitt (GEEL)
6 Tom Stewart (GEEL)
6 Ben Cunnington (NMFC)
4 Sam Menegola (GEEL)
2 Lachie Henderson (GEEL)
1 Isaac Smith (GEEL)
1 Jy Simpkin (NMFC)

North leaderboard

6 Ben Cunnington
4 Aaron Hall
4 Jaidyn Stephenson
1 Jy Simpkin
1 Jack Ziebell