Mitch Duncan has received a perfect 10 votes from the coaches to move into outright first in the race for the Gary Ayres Award.

Duncan was outstanding in Geelong's 40-point preliminary final win against the Lions with 22 disposals and nine score involvements.

His maximum haul of votes took his finals tally to 19 to hold a one vote lead on Tiger Dustin Martin, with the two set to fight it out for the award in the Grand Final.

01:03

Player Spotlight: Henry (PF)

Jack Henry's courageous marks and attack on the ball have earned him this weeks Player Spotlight. Presented by Momentum Energy.

Eight players shared the remaining votes such was the even contribution across the board on the night.

Brandan Parfitt was tough in the contest and was rewarded with four votes from Chris Scott and Chris Fagan.

The 22-year-old had 14 disposals, seven tackles and kicked a goal.

Jake Kolodjashnij received three votes after keeping Charlie Cameron quiet for three quarters after the star Lion kicked two goals in the opening term.

Sam Menegola also received three votes after another consistent performance, while captain Joel Selwood and Jack Henry collected two apiece.

The Gary Ayres Award is presented in recognition of the player who has been adjudged as the best player throughout the AFL Finals series, as voted by the Coaches on a weekly basis throughout the duration of the AFL Finals Series.

Preliminary Final Showreel
  • 01:03

    Player Spotlight: Henry (PF)

    Jack Henry's courageous marks and attack on the ball have earned him this weeks Player Spotlight. Presented by Momentum Energy.

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  • 02:08

    Selwood post-match (PF)

    Joel speaks from direct from The GABBA turf after the resounding Prelim Final win.

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  • 01:30

    Dangerfield post-match (PF)

    Patrick speaks from the ground directly after the big Prelim Final win.

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  • 03:11

    Goals of the week (PF)

    Review all the goals from our Preliminary Final win over the Lions. Presented by the Gordon.

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  • 00:43

    Post game celebrations

    Join the full team on the field for celebrations after the big prelim final win.

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  • 17:29

    Chris Scott post-match (PF)

    Geelong coach Chris Scott reflects on the Cats' previous encounter with Richmond ahead of the Grand Final

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  • 02:36

    Ablett post-match (PF)

    Gary speaks from the rooms after the Preliminary Final win over the Lions. Presented by Ford.

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  • 04:54

    Roaming Rhys

    Rhys Stanley takes you around the winning rooms! Presented by Ford.

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  • 01:32

    Tuohy inside the team song (PF)

    Zach Tuohy takes the GoPro into the team song after our win over the Lions. Presented by GMHBA.

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  • 07:18

    Match Highlights (PF)

    The Lions and Cats clash in the second Preliminary Final

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  • 00:42

    Gaz kicks two in a minute

    Gary Ablett kicks a pair of classy goals for the Cats

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  • 00:38

    Was this a push in the back by Ablett?

    A free kick was awarded against Gary Ablett for a push in the back on Dayne Zorko

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  • 00:51

    Rohan snaps a goal

    Gary Rohan uses his smarts to kick a goal and extend Geelong's lead

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  • 14:00

    Scott press conference

    Chris Scott speaks to the media ahead of the Prelim Final clash with the Lions. Presented by Morris Finance.

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  • 01:01

    Night training session

    Tom Stewart, Matthew Knights and Tom Hawkins share some thoughts... Presented by Ford.

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  • 09:09

    Knights press conference

    Matthew Knights speaks to the press ahead of the main training session for the week. presented by Morris Finance.

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  • 17:03

    Hawkins press conference

    Tom Hawkins speaks to the media in the lead up to the Prelim clash with Brisbane. Presented by Ford.

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  • 03:07

    In The Mix: Preliminary Final

    Join former Geelong captain Liam Pickering and Sam Edmund as they preview our preliminary final against Brisbane.

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Preliminary Final Votes

10 - Mitch Duncan (GEEL)
4 - Lachie Neale (BRIS)
4 - Brandan Parfitt (GEEL)
3 - Jake Kolodjashnij (GEEL)
3 - Sam Menegola (GEEL)
2 - Jack Henry (GEEL)
2 - Joel Selwood (GEEL)
1 - Ryan Lester (BRIS)
1 - Lincoln McCarthy (BRIS)

Leaderboard

19 - Mitch Duncan (GEEL)
18 - Dustin Martin (RICH)
10 - Nic Naitanui (WCE)
10 - Daniel Rich (BRIS)
9 - Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
9 - Paddy Ryder (STK)
9 - Ollie Wines (PORT)
7 - Toby Nankervis (RICH)
7 - Caleb Daniel (WB)
7 - Dougal Howard (STK)
6 - Brand Parfitt (GEEL)