THE ROOKIE Me Central Medal count is beginning to take shape after three rounds of Coates Talent League action. There are currently seven players tied for the final podium place, behind breakaway leader Damon Hollow and recent National Academy inductee Tobie Travaglia.

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Hollow was awarded his second set of three votes this season for an outstanding performance in Calder’s 30-point win over Northern. The midfielder racked up a season-high 27 disposals, seven marks and 14 inside 50s to lead his side to victory and take his votes tally to eight.

Travaglia got on the board once again with a two votes in Bendigo’s 24-point defeat of Gippsland. His 22 disposals, six marks and five inside 50s between defence and midfield helped the Pioneers pick up a third consecutive win, while also elevating him to an AFL Academy call-up.

There is some serious class among the trailing pack, including top five prospect Christian Moraes. Of the seven players tied for third place, he is the only one to have polled in all three rounds, adding to his tally on Saturday with a single vote in Eastern’s 19-point loss to Sandringham.

Dragons captain Levi Ashcroft picked up three votes in that game after leading all comers with 31 touches. Nearly as prolific as him was imminent National and Vic Metro teammate Jagga Smith (28 disposals), who was best afield as Oakleigh downed Tasmania by nine points.

Also in the top 10 currently is our Round 3 Player of the Week, Will McLachlan. His scintillating start to the season – 13 goals in three games – sees him sit atop the goalkicking charts, and has attracted mid-season draft interest. The over-ager bagged a league-high six goals on Sunday.

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ROUND 3 VOTES

Sandringham Dragons 12.14 (86) def. Eastern Ranges 10.7 (67)
By: Matthew Vella

3 – Levi Ashcroft (Sandringham Dragons)
2 – Cody Anderson (Eastern Ranges)
1 – Christian Moraes (Eastern Ranges)

Calder Cannons 12.9 (81) def. Northern Knights 7.9 (51)
By: Adrian Dixon

3 – Damon Hollow (Calder Cannons)
2 – Thomas Barnett (Calder Cannons)
1 – Isaac Kako (Calder Cannons)

Oakleigh Chargers 15.7 (97) def. Tasmania Devils 13.10 (88)
By: Adrian Dixon

3 – Jagga Smith (Oakleigh Chargers)
2 – Lenny Douglas (Tasmania Devils)
1 – Tom Gross (Oakleigh Chargers)

Bendigo Pioneers 12.9 (81) def. Gippsland Power 8.9 (57)
By: Michael Alvaro

3 – Lachlan Hogan (Bendigo Pioneers)
2 – Tobie Travaglia (Bendigo Pioneers) 
1 – Max Donohue (Gippsland Power)

Geelong Falcons 16.11 (107) def. Murray Bushrangers 8.8 (56)
By: Michael Alvaro

3 – Will McLachlan (Geelong Falcons)
2 – Xavier Ivisic (Geelong Falcons)
1 – Jack Whitlock (Murray Bushrangers)

GWV Rebels 13.4 (82) def. by Dandenong Stingrays 17.15 (117)
By: Michael Alvaro

3 – Cooper Hynes (Dandenong Stingrays) 
2 – Jordan Doherty (Dandenong Stingrays)
1 – Harvey Langford (Dandenong Stingrays)

TOP 10 LEADERBOARD

1st. Damon Hollow (Calder Cannons) – 8 [2, 3, 3]
2nd. Tobie Travaglia (Bendigo Pioneers) – 6 [3, 1, 2]
Eq. 3rd. Levi Ashcroft (Sandringham Dragons) – 5 [2, 3]
Eq. 3rd. Joe Berry (Murray Bushrangers) – 5 [2, 3]
Eq. 3rd. Xavier Ivisic (Geelong Falcons) – 5 [3, 2]
Eq. 3rd. Zak Johnson (Northern Knights) – 5 [3, 2]
Eq. 3rd. Will McLachlan (Geelong Falcons) – 5 [2, 3]
Eq. 3rd. Christian Moraes (Eastern Ranges) – 5 [1, 3, 1]
Eq. 3rd. Jagga Smith (Oakleigh Chargers) – 5 [2, 3]
Eq. 10th – FOUR PLAYERS

LEADERS BY CLUB

Bendigo Pioneers – Tobie Travaglia (6)
Calder Cannons – Damon Hollow (8)
Dandenong Stingrays – Cooper Hynes & Harvey Langford (4)
Eastern Ranges – Christian Moraes (5)
Geelong Falcons – Xavier Ivisic & Will McLachlan (5)
Gippsland Power – Tom Hanily (3)
GWV Rebels – Wil Rantall (1)
Murray Bushrangers – Joe Berry (5)
Northern Knights – Zak Johnson (5)
Oakleigh Chargers – Jagga Smith (5)
Sandringham Dragons – Levi Ashcroft (5)
Tasmania Devils – Lenny Douglas (2)
Western Jets – Thomas Burton (1)

CLUB LEADERBOARD

Calder Cannons – 13
Dandenong Stingrays – 13
Sandringham Dragons – 13
Bendigo Pioneers – 11
Eastern Ranges – 11
Geelong Falcons – 11
Murray Bushrangers – 11
Northern Knights – 8
Gippsland Power – 6
Oakleigh Chargers – 6
Tasmania Devils – 3
GWV Rebels – 1
Western Jets – 1