Star Richmond midfielder Dustin Martin led the way for the Tigers in the 2020 AFL Coaches’ Association’s Champion Player Award for the Round 8 match against Greater Western Sydney.

The dual premiership Tiger, who produced his best display of the 2020 season, polled seven votes for his performance at Giants Stadium.

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He collected a season-high 23 disposals, a season-high and game-high 14 contested possessions, a season-high/game-high nine clearances, season-high/game-high eight inside-50s, season-high five marks, equal season-high two goals, seven score involvements and a season-high/game-high 506 metres gained.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 24: Jack Riewoldt of the Tigers celebrates a goal with Dustin Martin of the Tigers during the round 8 AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Richmond Tigers at GIANTS Stadium on July 24, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

Speedy youngster Shai Bolton, who is thriving in a new midfield role, was the other Tiger to appear in the coaches’ votes.

The 21-year-old had 19 disposals, with six inside-50s, five clearances, an equal game-high/season-high eight score involvements, 499 metres gained and kicked a goal.

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Round 8: Sharp shooter Shai

Bolton on the burst, kicks a fantastic goal.

The full voting details for the Round 8 Greater Western Sydney v Richmond match are:

10 - Toby Greene (GWS)

7 - Dustin Martin (Richmond)

7 - Josh Kelly (GWS)

4 - Shai Bolton (Richmond)

2 - Lachie Whitfield (GWS)