MELBOURNE defender Steven May picked up 10 coaches votes in his side's qualifying final loss to Sydney on Friday, joining Brisbane's Lachie Neale and Fremantle's Caleb Serong in getting maximum votes in week one of the finals.
The week one votes for the Gary Ayres Award for best finals player landed on Monday, with May rewarded for his superb lockdown job on Swans star Lance Franklin on Friday night.
Geelong star Jeremy Cameron picked up just one vote despite playing a key role in his side's win over Collingwood, while Fremantle's Andrew Brayshaw was overlooked completely despite picking up 32 touches in the Dockers' win over the Bulldogs.
The AFL Coaches Association has also announced a change to the vote weighting for the Gary Ayres Award for this season, with any Grand Final votes issued to receive a 1.5 times loading.
Check out all the week one votes and the leaderboard below.
For every final, the AFL coaches vote for the best players from their game. The coaches vote for five players, giving them a mark from 1-5. The maximum a player can score is 10 (with five votes from both coaches).
Brisbane v Richmond
10 - Lachie Neale (BL)
7 - Hugh McCluggage (BL)
4 - Zac Bailey (BL)
3 - Brandon Starcevich (BL)
2 - Nick Vlastuin (RICH)
2 - Daniel McStay (BL)
1 - Toby Nankervis (RICH)
1 - Tom J Lynch (RICH)
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00:46
Rioli's big opener after Big O crashes hard
Daniel Rioli kicks the opening goal of the game only moments after Oscar McInerney goes down with a worrying injury concern
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00:47
Martin dusts off any doubts with exciting early goal
Dustin Martin is back with a bang after finishing off a fine team major
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00:42
Freakish Shai simply can't be stopped
Shai Bolton somehow manages to keep his feet before completing this brilliant goal
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00:41
Charlie lights up Gabba with special solo finish
Charlie Cameron gets the stadium rocking with this superb major
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01:00
Hardwick explodes before Wilmot kicks debut goal
Lions debutant Darcy Wilmot kicks his first major in the AFL after Liam Baker concedes a 50m penalty, much to the dismay of Damien Hardwick
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00:51
Sonsie swoops after Robbo's careless bump
Mitch Robinson gifts the Tigers a crucial goal with this late contact on Tyler Sonsie
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01:28
Huge drama as goal review overrules late Lynch shot
Controversy in the final stages as Tom Lynch's kick gets deemed a behind
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00:47
Daniher's heart-stopping dribbler ends epic contest
Joe Daniher delivers the match-winner in this massive moment for the Lions
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04:00
Last two mins: Lions edge Tigers in classic
Enjoy the incredible final moments between the Lions and Tigers at The Gabba
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02:03
Neale the real deal in stunning ball-winning display
Lachie Neale produces a midfield masterclass to help his side snatch a crucial finals victory
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08:44
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07:46
Full post-match, Elimination Final: Lions
Watch Brisbane's press conference after the elimination final against Richmond
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08:36
Full post-match, Elimination Final: Tigers
Watch Richmond's press conference after the elimination final against Brisbane
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15:56
Mini-Match: Brisbane v Richmond
Extended highlights of the Lions and Tigers clash in the Second Elimination Final
Melbourne v Sydney
10 - Steven May (MELB)
8 - Luke Parker (SYD)
3 - James Rowbottom (SYD)
3 - Jake Lloyd (SYD)
3 - Clayton Oliver (MELB)
3 - Callum Mills (SYD)
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00:47
Hayward snaps ripping opener after relentless pressure
Will Hayward kicks a superb snap after Sydney forces the turnover
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00:48
Fritsch receives silver service to nail early pair
Ed Langdon and Charlie Spargo hit Bayley Fritsch with beautiful kicks
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00:51
Tempers flare as Buddy and May contest heats up
Will Hayward slots the set shot after Steven May is penalised for a bump on Lance Franklin
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00:34
Mills fires through super stoppage snap
Callum Mills reads the tap and nails a brilliant goal in traffic
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00:42
Fritsch and Sparrow light up the 'G with two stunners in seconds
Bayley Fritsch and Tom Sparrow each nail superb majors
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00:48
Lloyd unleashes an incredible rare major from the boundary
Jake Lloyd nails his first goal of the season with a super kick from range
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00:39
Harmes' big hit on Lloyd lands him in the book
James Harmes is reported for rough conduct on Jake Lloyd
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00:37
Fox's desperate goal-saving smother sums up Swans
Robbie Fox applies an outstanding stretching smother on the last line of defence
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01:09
Hickey stands tall in priceless premiership quarter
Tom Hickey turns it on in the third term to lead the Swans to a stirring victory
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09:15
Full post-match, Qualifying Final: Swans
Watch Sydney's press conference after the qualifying final against Melbourne
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07:50
Full post-match, Qualifying Final: Demons
Watch Melbourne's press conference after the qualifying final against Sydney
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14:57
Mini-Match: Melbourne v Sydney
Extended highlights of the Demons and Swans clash in the Second Qualifying Final
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07:41
Geelong v Collingwood
9 - Gary Rohan (GEEL)
6 - Darcy Moore (COLL)
5 - Jordan De Goey (COLL)
5 - Scott Pendlebury (COLL)
3 - Tom Atkins (GEEL)
1 - Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
1 - Joel Selwood (GEEL)
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00:34
Mihocek magic gets Pies pumped up
Brody Mihocek nails this kick from the goal line to give his side an early two-goal buffer
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00:30
Jezza's stunning runner kicks Cats into gear
Jeremy Cameron slots this silky running goal to open his side's account late in the first term
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00:24
Cats hit the front as Close goes long
Brad Close nails this brilliant running goal to give his side the lead late in the second term
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00:36
Crisp's individual brilliance snatches lead back for Pies
Jack Crisp shows off his silky skills with this stellar finish putting his side back in front during the third term
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01:05
Johnson and Cameron trade blows in epic shootout
Ash Johnson and Jeremy Cameron go goal-for-goal as they nail these ridiculously difficult set shots
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00:32
Deadly De Goey drills priceless final-quarter goal
Jordan De Goey pops up when it matters most with this important finish giving his side the first major of the final term
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00:47
Pies heartbreak as Adams goes down in return game
Taylor Adams appears to re-injure his groin after this mis-kick during the final term
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00:56
Holmes slams match-winner home in crazy conclusion
Max Holmes sends the Cats through to the Preliminary Final with this heart-stopping team major
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03:38
Last two mins: Holmes' late matchwinner seals epic qualifying final
Enjoy the thrilling final moments between Geelong and Collingwood in the first qualifying final
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08:08
Full post-match, Qualifying Final: Magpies
Watch Collingwood's press conference after the qualifying final against Geelong
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15:02
Full post-match, Qualifying Final: Cats
Watch Geelong's press conference after the qualifying final against Collingwood
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02:21
Rohan silences critics with match-winning performance
Gary Rohan showed no signs of his finals yips with his three-goal haul leading the Cats to an all-time win
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13:31
Mini-Match: Geelong v Collingwood
Extended highlights of the Cats and Pies clash in the First Qualifying Final
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08:24
Fremantle v Western Bulldogs
10 - Caleb Serong (FRE)
7 - Michael Walters (FRE)
7 - Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
2 - Luke Ryan (FRE)
2 - Brennan Cox (FRE)
1 - Jack Macrae (WB)
1 - Josh Dunkley (WB)
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00:41
Bit of Bontempelli brilliance opens show in style
Marcus Bontempelli snares the first goal of the game with a typically superb finish
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00:37
Dogs silence crowd again as Weightman goals over ump
The Bulldogs continue their stunning start to the game with another great team major
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00:42
Stadium shocked as Amiss misses sitter for Dockers' first
The rot continues for Fremantle as young gun Jye Amiss squanders the easiest of chances
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00:50
Noise starts to rise as Brayshaw goes bang
Andrew Brayshaw gives the Fremantle faithful some hope with this beautiful long-range finish
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00:47
Sonny special has Dockers dreaming
Michael Walters weaves some of his usual magic to land this massive goal
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00:48
Frederick fetches stray Dog and Walters pounces
Michael Frederick applies some brilliant pressure and helps earn a crucial goal for the Dockers
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00:42
Roarke rises like never before in insane sideways speccy
Roarke Smith gets some serious hangtime in this amazing mark
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07:51
Highlights: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs
The Dockers and Bulldogs clash in the First Elimination Final
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02:30
Walters wizardry makes all the difference
Michael Walters applies some tenacious pressure all game and is rewarded with three goals
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12:34
Full post-match, Qualifying Final: Bulldogs
Watch Western Bulldogs's press conference after the Qualifying Final's match against Fremantle
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09:42
Full post-match, Qualifying Final: Dockers
Watch Fremantle's press conference after the qualifying final's match against Western Bulldogs
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13:58
Mini-Match: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs
Extended highlights of the Dockers and Bulldogs clash in the First Elimination Final
Leaderboard
10 Steven May (MELB)
10 Lachie Neale (BL)
10 Caleb Serong (FRE)
9 Gary Rohan (GEEL)
8 Luke Parker (SYD)
7 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
7 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
7 Michael Walters (FRE)
6 Darcy Moore (COL)
Previous winners
2016 Josh Kennedy (Sydney)
2017 Dustin Martin (Richmond)
2018 Steele Sidebottom (Collingwood)
2019 Dustin Martin (Richmond)
2020 Dustin Martin (Richmond)
2021 Jack Macrae (Western Bulldogs)
