RICHMOND
The contenders: Tough and talented midfielder Trent Cotchin won Richmond's best and fairest earlier in September, and he is likely to be the Tigers leading vote-getter. Cotchin enjoyed his best season since joining the Tigers in the 2007 national draft. He played in all of Richmond's home and away matches, averaged 24 disposals per game, and booted 18 goals. Dashing defender Brett Deledio, who was runner-up in the best and fairest, is also sure to poll a few votes.
Ineligible: Daniel Jackson, Jake King, Luke McGuane, Alex Rance, Tyrone Vickery
Lock: Jack Riewoldt should get two or three votes for his six-goal performance against Carlton in round one, which almost snatched an upset win for the Tigers. Dustin Martin will surely get three votes for his 33 possessions and four goals against North Melbourne in round five, while Trent Cotchin is certain to claim some of the votes awarded after Richmond's victory over Essendon in the Dreamtime at the 'G match. On that night, Cotchin gathered 29 disposals, (15 of which were contested) had eight clearances and booted the ball inside 50 eight times.
Club leading vote-winner (Betfair odds): Dustin Martin ($1.92)
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