Sam Gibson was judged best on ground by both Brad Scott and John Worsfold on Saturday.

The midfielder tallied 36 disposals, 15 marks, seven inside 50’s and five rebound 50’s in North’s win over Essendon.

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Robbie Tarrant’s excellent form down back continues to be recognised. His four votes were well deserved, adding to his votes tally from round one, after a standout game on Crow Taylor Walker.

Todd Goldstein moved up to equal third on the AFL leaderboard with his three votes against the Bombers. The ruckman has polled in five of the last six matches and already is on 37 for the season.

North skipper Andrew Swallow rounded out the voting, receiving a single vote for his 27-disposal effort.

Votes: Essendon v North Melbourne

10 – Sam Gibson (North Melbourne)

8 – Zach Merrett (Essendon)

4 – Robbie Tarrant (North Melbourne)

3 – Todd Goldstein (North Melbourne)

2 – Adam Cooney (Essendon)

2 – Brendon Goddard (Essendon)

1 – Andrew Swallow (North Melbourne)

AFLCA leaderboard

43 – Patrick Dangerfield (Geelong)

39 – Joel Selwood (Geelong)

37 – Todd Goldstein (North Melbourne)

37 – Jack Viney (Melbourne)

36 – Tom Lynch (Gold Coast)

34 – Luke Parker (Sydney)

32 – Rory Sloane (Adelaide)

30 – Bryce Gibbs (Carlton)

30 – Dan Hannebery (Sydney

29 – Lance Franklin (Sydney)

North Melbourne leaderboard

37 – Todd Goldstein (six games polled)

28 – Jack Ziebell (six games polled)

24 – Jarrad Waite (four games polled)

14 – Ben Cunnington (two games polled)

13 – Sam Gibson (two games polled)