JUDD McVee has received his second ever coaches votes on Saturday night after an inspired defensive performance against the Bombers. 

McVee topped the polling, collecting nine votes for his 15 intercepts and five marks. 

Trent Rivers once again thrived in the midfield registering a long list of impressive stats including 29 disposals, eight clearances and seven tackles. 

Rivers has been acknowledged for his recent form, polling a total of 16 votes across the previous two matches. 

In game 100 for young Demon Kysaiah Pickett, the forward continued his high impact of late, polling four votes from 15 disposals, two goals and six clearances.

A highlight included Pickett managing to shrug and spin around two of the opposition players to eventuate in a crucial goal during the third quarter, showing off his quick skills and ability to make a scoreboard impact.

Ed Langdon (two votes) also earned recognition for the Dees, with Nic Martin (six votes) and Ben McKay (three votes) getting recognised amongst the Bombers.

Round 18 | Melbourne v Essendon 
Judd McVee – 9 Votes
Nic Martin – 6 Votes
Trent Rivers – 6 Votes
Kysaiah Pickett – 4 Votes
Ben McKay – 3 Votes
Ed Langdon – 2 Votes