The Cats secured a 13-point victory over the Western Bulldogs in miserable conditions on Sunday afternoon and the coaches, who awarded Taylor 8 votes, recognized his efforts down back.
Taylor, who now has a total of 26 AFLCA votes, led the way in defense with a staggering 11 marks, leagues ahead of anyone else on the field.
The veteran also finished up with 23 disposals, 4 tackles and 7 rebound 50’s.
Steven Motlop received 7 votes for his efforts as he collected 30 disposals in the wet weather.
Steve Johnson was awarded four votes and walked away with 25 disposals, 7 clearances and an impressive 14 tackles.
Mitch Duncan also received one vote.
Geelong v Western Bulldogs
8 Harry Taylor (Geel)
7 Steven Motlop (Geel)
5 Ryan Griffen (WB)
5 Tom Liberatore (WB)
4 Steve Johnson (Geel)
1 Mitch Duncan (Geel)
Cats leaderboard
Joel Selwood 39
Jimmy Bartel 36
Steve Johnson 34
Harry Taylor 26
Tom Hawkins 24
Mitch Duncan 22
Mathew Stokes 19
Steven Motlop 16
Cam Guthrie 12
James Kelly 9
Tom Lonergan 7
Andrew Mackie 9
George Horlin-Smith 3
Dawson Simpson 2
Corey Enright 2
Jared Rivers 2
Jordan Murdoch 2
Hamish McIntosh 1
Travis Varcoe 1
