Robbie Tarrant’s stocks are rising and he has fast become one of the game’s most prolific defenders.

Against Hawthorn, the 27-year-old was awarded the most votes by Brad Scott and Alastair Clarkson in the AFL Coaches Association awards.

Tarrant spent much of his time on dangerous forward Jack Gunston, keeping the Hawk goalless and to only six possessions. His efforts were fittingly rewarded with a best on ground nine votes.

Daniel Wells was also instrumental on the night and was given four votes after a 30 disposal game which included 15 contested possessions, nine clearances and seven inside 50s.

Forward Mason Wood took home one vote after 20 touches and two goals.

Votes: North Melbourne vs Hawthorn

9 – Robbie Tarrant (North Melbourne)
8 – James Sicily (Hawthorn)
7 – Jordan Lewis (Hawthorn)
4 – Daniel Wells (North Melbourne)
1 – Cyril Rioli (Hawthorn)
1 – Mason Wood (North Melbourne)

North Melbourne leaderboard

47 – Todd Goldstein (seven games polled)
41 – Jack Ziebell (eight games polled)
25 – Daniel Wells (five games polled)
24 – Jarrad Waite (four games polled)
23 – Robbie Tarrant (four games polled)

AFLCA leaderboard

66 – Patrick Dangerfield (Geelong)
60 – Joel Selwood (Geelong)
55 – Dan Hannebery (Sydney)
55 – Rory Sloane (Adelaide)
48 – Luke Shuey (West Coast)
47 – Todd Goldstein (North Melbourne)
46 – Dustin Martin (Richmond)
41 – Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)
41 – Tom Lynch (Gold Coast)
41 – Luke Parker (Sydney)
41 – Jack Ziebell (North Melbourne)