Rebounding Richmond defender Bachar Houli polled the most votes by a Tiger player in the AFL Coaches Association’s Player of the Year award for Round 5.

Houli received six votes following his impressive all-round performance across the backline in Richmond’s nine-point loss to Geelong at the MCG.

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He finished with 33 disposals, including a game-high eight rebound-50s, had a game-high nine tackles, took seven marks, and showed admirable boldness through his run-and-carry. 

Richmond’s only other vote-getter against the Cats was young gun Brandon Ellis, who also picked up 33 disposals in a trademark hard-running display.

The full voting details for the Round 5 Richmond v Geelong match are:

10 – M. Duncan (Geelong)
8 – H. Taylor (Geelong)
6 – B. Houli (Richmond)
4 – J. Rivers (Geelong)
1 – M. Blicavs (Geelong)
1 – B. Ellis (Richmond)