Andrew McGrath has topped the coaches votes for round nine with the rebounding defender collecting eight votes.

The Vice-Captain was immense down back, gathering a season-high 35 disposals leading to a massive 745 metres gained.

Nic Martin was a ball-magnet on Saturday, gathering a game-high 38 disposals and seven AFLCA votes.

The utility was involved in four scoring chains and was also able to lay five tackles and take eight marks, in what was a complete performance.

Rounding out the votes was rising gun defender, Zach Reid.

Reid easily cruised to a new career-high in disposals, collecting 27, along with 14 marks.

A stalwart in the backline, the young back man continues to impress at the AFL level.

Coaches' votes – Round 9:
8 – Andrew McGrath (ESS)
7 – Nic Martin (ESS)
7 – Zach Reid (ESS)
6 – Chad Warner (SYD)
1 – Nick Blakey (SYD)
1 – Tom McCartin (SYD)