TWO Blues received AFLCA votes in their loss against the Demons.
Melbourne had the better of the votes, but that didn't stop a pair of Sams from shining through.
Sam Walsh continued his impressive AFLCA form, polling four votes with his game-high 30-disposal performance.
Walsh also had a game-high nine marks, along with five tackles and four score involvements.
This now brings Walsh to sixth on the AFLCA leaderboard (35), sitting nine votes behind Hugh McCluggage, who sits first.
AFL R9 | Docherty's day out
Co-captain Sam Docherty put together a solid all-round performance in the Round 9 match against Melbourne.
Sam Docherty also received a singular vote for his solid performance.
In a role higher up the ground, the co-captain stood up for his side, gathering 27 disposals, six tackles and four clearances.
Round nine votes: Clayton Oliver (10), Tom McDonald (eight), Jake Lever (six), Sam Walsh (four), Christian Salem (one), Sam Docherty (one).