Orazio Fantasia has swept the AFLCA coaches votes for Essendon’s 17-point victory over North Melbourne.

Fantasia was outstanding in the exciting game, booting four goals – including a Coates Hire Goal of the Year contender you can vote for below – 17 disposals at 88.2 per cent efficiency and two goal assists.

Zach Merrett also polled well after a stellar performance in which he gathered 32 disposals (at 87.5 per cent efficiency) and had 16 contested possessions, 12 clearances, seven tackles, a goal and two goal assists.

Four more votes for inspirational skipper Dyson Heppell has brought his 2018 total to 36, currently standing in 18^th place in the league, while Shaun McKernan also received four votes.

ESSENDON v NORTH MELBOURNE
10 Orazio Fantasia (ESS)
8 Zach Merrett (ESS)
4 Shaun Higgins (NMFC)
4 Dyson Heppell (ESS)
4 Shaun McKernan (ESS)