North Melbourne's Harry Sheezel continues to mount a strong case for the AFL Rising Star Award, having been awarded coaches' votes for his game against Essendon.

The 18-year-old accumulated 32 disposals, six marks and two goal assists in one of the finest performances of his first season.

Luke Davies-Uniacke consolidated his position at the top of the Kangaroos' table, having received a team-high five votes.

The 24-year-old recorded 28 disposals, 10 inside 50s, six clearances and two assists of his own to go with a long-range goal.

Nick Larkey received four votes for his five-goal performance, and has leapfrogged Ben McKay into second in the club standings.

North Melbourne v Essendon

10 Nic Martin (ESS)
5 Darcy Parish (ESS)
5 Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)
4 Mason Redman (ESS)
4 Nick Larkey (NMFC)
2 Harry Sheezel (NMFC)

North Melbourne leaderboard

42 Luke Davies-Uniacke
23 Nick Larkey
20 Ben McKay
18 Harry Sheezel
11 Jy Simpkin
9 Jack Ziebell
7 Bailey Scott
5 Tarryn Thomas
4 Paul Curtis
3 Will Phillips
3 Todd Goldstein
2 Cameron Zurhaar
1 Charlie Comben
1 Hugh Greenwood