WESTERN Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli missed out on maximum votes in round 19, but still moved into the outright lead of AFLCA Champion Player Award.
Bontempelli polled nine votes after racking up 30 possessions and kicking two goals in the Dogs' 20-point win over the Demons.
Clayton Oliver managed seven votes in the same game to be just two votes off the lead with four rounds remaining.
Gold Coast running machine Touk Miller and Port Adelaide bull Ollie Wines also polled votes to remain in the hunt.
Check out all the votes from round 19 and the full leaderboard below.
Port Adelaide v Collingwood
10 Willem Drew (PORT)
5 Jack Crisp (COLL)
4 Dan Houston (PORT)
4 Charlie Dixon (PORT)
3 Brodie Grundy (COLL)
3 Ollie Wines (PORT)
1 Jack Madgen (COLL)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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00:39
De Goey's backward handball works wonders
Jordan De Goey fires off a flashy handball that eventuates in a clever snap to Jamie Elliott
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00:24
Magpie worry with Pendles limping off
Collingwood have been dealt an injury scare with a sore Scott Pendlebury leaving the field following this incident
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00:36
Amon's amazing candy-selling turns GOTY contender
Karl Amon produces a stunning passage of play, stumping multiple Magpies before snapping through a Goal of the Year contender
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00:51
Houston, we have a rocket
Dan Houston launches an absolute missile from distance as the Power extend their lead
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00:38
Bianco bursting through and kicking true
Exciting Collingwood youngster Trent Bianco is pumped after keeping the Magpies alive
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00:43
Charlie clunks ripper and calls stumps
Port Adelaide's Charlie Dixon seals the game with a magnificent mark and shot
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05:39
Harvey: 'It doesn't help to lose your captain'
Robert Harvey says it was tough ask for his young players to compete with the loss of skipper Scott Pendlebury, who injured his leg
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07:41
Hinkley: 'Did it for Boak'
Ken Hinkley was pleased his side won for Travis Boak on his 300th game after limited preparation
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07:48
Carlton v North Melbourne
10 Nick Larkey (NMFC)
7 Tarryn Thomas (NMFC)
6 Jy Simpkin (NMFC)
5 Jaidyn Stephenson (NMFC)
1 Ben Cunnington (NMFC)
1 Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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01:05
Saad's dart gives Kennedy Carlton's first
Adam Saad kicks an incredible kick inside 50 to give Matthew Kennedy a clear shot at goal
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01:10
Lyrical Larkey with North's first two
Nick Larkey continues his good form with North's first two majors of the game
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00:47
Blues skipper goes bang with stunning checkside goal
Patrick Cripps puts the Blues in front with an incredible goal from a tough angle
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00:52
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00:16
De Koning flies high for MOTY contender
Tom De Koning puts his name forward for a MOTY nomination
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00:54
Eddie from the pocket: Curnow does a Betts with this dribbler
Ed Curnow kicks a freakish goal in his 200th game
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00:56
Right? Left? Any side works for Stevo
Jaidyn Stephenson dodges blues defender to give the Kangas the perfect start
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00:54
Anderson kicks a classy major in his return
After months out of the Roos outfit, Jed Anderson nails this major in his return
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00:51
Terrific Tarryn kicks two in two minutes
Tarryn Thomas has kicked four so far, including two majors in the fourth term
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07:08
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02:35
Larkey makes his mark with career-best bag
Nick Larkey kicks a bag of seven in the Roos biggest win of the season against the Blues
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09:39
Teague: 'I have absolute belief in this group'
Watch Carlton's press conference after round 19's match against North Melbourne
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06:42
'Don't need a carrot to not win wooden spoon': Noble desperate to avoid bottom
Watch North Melbourne's press conference after round 19's match against Carlton
Brisbane v Gold Coast
10 Oscar McInerney (BL)
7 Jarryd Lyons (BL)
5 Lincoln McCarthy (BL)
3 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
2 Touk Miller (GCFC)
2 Harris Andrews (BL)
1 Daniel Rich (BL)
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00:57
Suns get early jump with coast-to-coast finish
Josh Corbett has completed a brilliant end-to-end play from the Suns with this snap, extending their early advantage
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00:46
Daniher muscles through Lions' first goal
Joe Daniher has used his strength to end his side's goalless run midway through the opening quarter
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00:47
Speedy McCarthy makes sloppy Suns pay
Lincoln McCarthy needed just two touches to make the Suns pay with this brilliant goal
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00:15
Suns' speedstar subbed out with hamstring injury
Oleg Markov has been subbed off midway through the first term after suffering a hamstring injury
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00:47
Daniher magic strikes twice
Joe Daniher kicks another miraculous goal to continue the Lions' charge back into the contest
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00:34
McStay makes Swallow pay
David Swallow has had a brain fade with his kick going straight to Daniel McStay who made him pay by kicking the goal
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00:47
The Magician puts exclamation point on huge comeback win
Dayne Zorko has kicked an incredible barrel after the final siren to put an exclamation point on an incredible come-from-behind win
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06:02
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05:11
'We just stopped ... taking the game on': Dew rues another second-half fadeout
Watch Gold Coast's press conference after round 19's match against Brisbane
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04:45
Fagan implored his team to do the simple things well after consecutive losses
Watch Brisbane's press conference after round 19's match against Gold Coast
West Coast v St Kilda
10 Max King (STK)
7 Dom Sheed (WCE)
5 Tim Kelly (WCE)
4 Nic Naitanui (WCE)
2 Zak Jones (STK)
2 Dan Butler (STK)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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01:08
Ryan hurt in midst of kicking ripper
Liam Ryan limps off the field after kicking a super goal on the run
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00:47
Paddy rides one home in style
Paddy Ryder pulls a huge snap out of his bag of tricks to add to his fine season
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00:54
King catching fire, climbing higher
Max King hauls in two terrific grabs and finishes off his work with some lovely set shots
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00:51
Kelly keeps coming and coolly delivers
Tim Kelly clears the stoppage and charges forward to snap a beauty
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00:43
Nic Nat out of the pack goes whack
Nic Naitanui takes a mega mark in a crowded pack and plays on for a big goal
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00:50
You can't afford to spill around this Butler
Dan Butler pounces on Josh Rotham's costly mishap in front of the sticks
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00:48
Max King's super speccy shows he's the real deal
The confidence of Max King continues to rise with another stunning mark before goal number five
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00:51
When you need a late win, call Dom Sheed
Dom Sheed comes up big in the dying minutes again with this crazy goal
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07:54
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02:48
Six-goal King looks scary good
Max King produces the best game of his career with a frightening six-goal performance that included a host of stellar marks
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08:04
Ratten: 'That's what King is capable of'
Brett Ratten lauded the 'great display from young forward' Max King after his breakout six-goal show but also rued his side's missed opportunity to snatch four points
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07:14
'It's hard to get off that hamster wheel': Eagles' injuries still an issue
Watch West Coast's press conference after round 19's match against St Kilda
Melbourne v Western Bulldogs
9 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
8 Caleb Daniel (WB)
7 Clayton Oliver (MELB)
3 Jack Macrae (WB)
2 Lachie Hunter (WB)
1 Bailey Smith (WB)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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00:32
Dogs' stoppage brilliance ends in Bont goal
The Bulldogs' midfield brigade never fails to impress, with this inside-50 major from Marcus Bontempelli
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00:37
Petracca proves unstoppable once again
Christian Petracca continues to impress with this stoppage major
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00:34
Dogs ruckman with this opportunist goal
Tim English takes his chance with a quick kick in wet weather footy to extend the Dogs' lead
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00:42
Tempers fray after former Demon extends Dogs' lead
Mitch Hannan wraps up ex-teammate Angus Brayshaw in a big tackle and converts a goal, sparking a melee
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00:29
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00:38
Fancy finish from Fritsch
Bayley Fritsch is at his usual deadly best in front of goal after snapping to perfection
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00:24
Young Bulldog subbed out with concussion
Ed Richards has been ruled out of the game with concussion after this collision
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00:41
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00:52
Bont's brilliance extends Dogs' lead
Marcus Bontempelli kicks a crucial goal and sets his teammate up at the next centre bounce in a stunning 20 seconds
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07:31
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12:09
'A win full of heart': Beveridge proud of Dogs' composure when Demons challenged
Watch the Western Bulldogs press conference after round 19's match against Melbourne
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07:12
Full post-match: Demons
Watch Melbourne's press conference after round 19's match against the Western Bulldogs
Adelaide v Hawthorn
10 Rory Laird (ADEL)
6 Harry Schoenberg (ADEL)
6 Tom Doedee (ADEL)
4 Reilly O'Brien (ADEL)
2 Dylan Moore (HAW)
1 Darcy Fogarty (ADEL)
1 Paul Seedsman (ADEL)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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00:42
Young gun produces sublime finish
Darcy Fogarty has helped give his side the early jump thanks to this special snap early in the quarter
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00:33
Phillips breaks clear with super snap
Tom Phillips has made it two goals in quick succession for the Hawks thanks to this running snap hugging the boundary line
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00:38
Smith goes bang with booming effort
Brodie Smith has blasted a booming snap from inside the centre square to extend his side's early advantage
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00:37
Murphy stuns with this GOTY contender
Lachlan Murphy has put his hand up for the rebel Goal of the Year with this incredible finish on the boundary line
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00:45
Laird's quick snap gives Crows handy buffer
Rory Laird has produced a goal out of nothing with this smart piece of play giving his side a handy lead
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00:56
Brockman sparks Hawks with quick start
Tyler Brockman has shown his explosiveness with this impressive mark and goal to give his side the first goal of the final term
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06:37
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12:02
Nicks pleased after hectic lead-up due to SA lockdown
Watch Adelaide's press conference after round 19's match against Hawthorn
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08:03
Clarkson blames lack of polish and patience as inexperienced Hawks slip up
Watch Hawthorn's press conference after round 19's match against Adelaide
Sydney v Fremantle
10 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
8 Josh Kennedy (SYD)
6 Luke Parker (SYD)
4 Adam Cerra (FRE)
2 Errol Gulden (SYD)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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00:33
Fireworks after fierce Bud catches Docker late
Lance Franklin attracts attention from a host of Dockers after collecting Nathan Wilson in this marking contest
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00:43
Darcy delivers interesting seven-point play
Sean Darcy earns his side a goal only moments after squandering one right in front of the sticks
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00:56
Magic Mundy marks milestone game with major
Fremantle veteran David Mundy kicks a wonderful goal on the burst in his 350th game
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00:41
Is Buddy in trouble for this fiery elbow?
A fired-up Lance Franklin may find himself in hot water for this contact on Luke Ryan
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00:54
Heeney heaves himself in monster speccy
Isaac Heeney gets the crowd off their seats after some serious hang time in this special mark
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00:43
Fyfe finished with shoulder issue again
The Dockers have suffered a massive injury blow with Nat Fyfe done for the day after injuring his shoulder again
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00:46
Walters pings hammy to add more injury carnage
Michael Walters limps off the field after appearing to injure his hamstring, adding to the Dockers' woes after losing skipper Nat Fyfe
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02:39
Heeney's human highlight reel
Isaac Heeney conjured a typically brilliant performance that included five goals and an unbelievable hanger
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07:49
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05:48
Longmuir confirms season over for Fyfe
Justin Longmuir suspects injured skipper Nat Fyfe will have surgery on his troubled shoulder very shortly, rather than at season's end as originally planned
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08:07
Longmire denies chatting to Bud about elbow
John Longmire says his in-game chat with superstar Lance Franklin wasn't related to the careless elbow he threw at Luke Ryan, despite being only moments after
Geelong v Richmond
9 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
7 Tom Stewart (GEEL)
4 Esava Ratugolea (GEEL)
4 Tom Hawkins (GEEL)
3 Cameron Guthrie (GEEL)
2 Brandan Parfitt (GEEL)
1 Lachie Henderson (GEEL)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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00:42
Cotchin kicks to this crumber of all people
Gryan Miers pounces on a hopeful kick from Trent Cotchin and makes him pay full price
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00:52
Blicavs blunder one for the blooper reel
Mark Blicavs' shoddy kick works for Jack Riewoldt who dribbles through Richmond's opening goal
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00:54
Snappy Hawkins has all the tricks
Tom Hawkins proves he can also crumb a marking contest with this terrific play
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00:32
Quick hands finds quick Cat for slick snap
The Cats are piling on the goals with Gary Rohan joining the fun with this beauty
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00:47
Aarts and craft in this much-needed Tiger shot
Jake Aarts swings around and delivers a ripping snap on goal
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00:34
Selwood subbed with corked leg injury
The Cats have lost skipper Joel Selwood to injury after icing a corked leg he sustained in the opening quarter
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00:41
Ratugolea running rings around Tigers
Esava Ratugolea continues to grow in confidence with these two superb goals in the last
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01:36
Midfield Danger unstoppable again
Patrick Dangerfield continues to relish more midfield minutes with another best-on-ground performance in his side's comfortable win
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07:59
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08:44
Scott: Selwood 'got a cork... couldn't keep going'
Watch Geelong's press conference after round 19's match against Richmond
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09:39
Hardwick: 'We're a chance ... the tough clubs will keep going'
Watch Richmond's press conference after round 19's match against Geelong
Essendon v GWS Giants
10 Lachie Whitfield (GWS)
7 Tom Green (GWS)
4 Sam Taylor (GWS)
3 Brent Daniels (GWS)
2 Jordan Ridley (ESS)
2 Shane Mumford (GWS)
1 Lachie Ash (GWS)
1 Will Snelling (ESS)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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00:50
Bombers go coast-to-coast for Perkins finish
In a physical start, the Bombers get their second on the board through Archie Perkins
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00:47
Hogan snaps to perfection on the left
Jesse Hogan stays involved in play and kicks an opportunist goal
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01:15
Bombers kick two in a row from centre clearance
Cale Hooker and David Zaharakis were on the end of two centre clearances that put the Bombers two goals in front
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00:43
Slick Smith snaps one against his former team
Devon Smith extends the Bomber's lead with a flash snap around the corner
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00:45
Ash crumbs the pack to keep GWS alive
Lachie Ash dashes through the pack and kicks the first goal of the second half
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00:39
Big Mummy plays small forward and snaps a major
Shane Mumford puts GWS in front in the third quarter with a crumbed goal
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00:37
Daniels dashes through the stoppage to kick sealer
Brent Daniels proves hard to stop in front of goal with this ripping goal
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06:23
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08:51
Cameron: 'We wanted a real good arm wrestle'
Watch GWS's press conference after round 19's match against Essendon
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08:08
Rutten: 'Not going to get too far in the finals' with that
Watch Essendon's press conference after round 19's match against GWS
LEADERBOARD
94 Marcus Bontempelli WB
92 Clayton Oliver MELB
85 Touk Miller GCFC
83 Samuel Walsh CARL
83 Ollie Wines PORT
75 Jack Steele STK
70 Darcy Parish ESS
68 Zach Merrett ESS
61 Rory Laird ADEL
60 David Mundy FRE
59 Hugh McCluggage BL
59 Nic Naitanui WCE
57 Christian Petracca MELB
55 Max Gawn MELB
52 Jarryd Lyons BL
51 Jack Macrae WB
50 Tom Stewart GEEL
48 Jacob Hopper GWS
48 Tom Mitchell HAW