GEELONG Midfielder Tim Kelly has been awarded the maximum possible coaches votes for his best-afield performance against the Magpies.
Kelly got the ball rolling in the Cats’ seven point win, collecting double figure disposals in the first term before going on to finish with 31 touches.
The second-year mid also finished with nine clearances, prompting both coaches to give him the maximum five votes.
Patrick Dangerfield was the next highest vote-getter alongside Collingwood’s Darcy Moore, receiving five votes for his 27 touches and five marks.
Rhys Stanley and Harry Taylor received three votes apiece, while Tom Stewart and Gary Ablett secured two.
Coaches Votes – Round One vs Melbourne
10 Votes – Tim Kelly
5 Votes – Patrick Dangerfield
5 Votes – Darcy Moore
3 Votes – Harry Taylor
3 Votes – Rhys Stanley
2 Votes – Gary Ablett
2 Votes – Tom Stewart
