Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe has received a perfect 10 coaches’ votes for his Showdown Medal winning performance in the Crows’ 98-point victory against Port Adelaide on Saturday night.
The 23-year-old was prolific in the forward half, booting three goals, gathering 19 disposals and recording 10 score involvements.
Thilthorpe was one of seven Crows to be recognised by the coaches, as Adelaide swept the votes.
Midfielder Jake Soligo was recognised for his career-high 35 disposals with eight votes.
Soligo was influential both through the midfield and up forward, as he kicked two goals and recorded 13 contested possessions, nine score involvements, five clearances and 570 metres gained.
Vice Captain Ben Keays polled six votes for his three goals, 21 disposals and 10 score involvements.
Alex Neal-Bullen continued his strong patch of form, recording two votes after laying a game-high 12 tackles to go with 18 disposals and a goal.
Dan Curtin and James Peatling received two votes apiece for their contributions to the Showdown victory.
Splitting his time between the wing and midfield, Curtin impressed again with 22 disposals and eight tackles - while Peatling was a consistent force in the Crows’ engine room, winning nine clearances to go with his 22 disposals and six tackles.
Experienced defender Rory Laird rounded out the pollers, with his 24 disposals and 13 intercepts earning him one vote.
Coaches’ votes: Round 20 vs Port Adelaide
10 Riley Thilthorpe ADEL
8 Jake Soligo ADEL
4 Ben Keays ADEL
3 Alex Neal-Bullen ADEL
2 Daniel Curtin ADEL
2 James Peatling ADEL
1 Rory Laird ADEL
