Mason Wood's stellar start to the season has been capped off with a perfect 10 coaches' votes following Saturday's standout display over Essendon.

Wood was a clear best-on-ground as St Kilda celebrated its 150th Anniversary Game in style, finishing with a career-best 27 disposals, 594 metres gained and 11 marks to will the Saints over the line.

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Round 3 v Essendon
  • 01:41

    RD3 | The best defensive acts

    Watch the Saints' best tackles and one-percenters in the win over Essendon.

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  • 06:11

    RD3 | All the goals v Essendon

    Relive every Saints goal from a memorable 150th Anniversary Game at the MCG.

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  • 10:15

    RD3 | Full pre-game ceremony for 150th anniversary

    Relive the full pre-game ceremony for the Saints' 150th Anniversary Game at the MCG, thanks to Channel 7.

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  • 07:42

    'Thanks, Chompers!': 'Dylan' Howard joins the Sunday Footy Show

    Key defender Dougal Howard joins the Sunday Footy Show following the Saints' emotional win in its 150th Year Anniversary Game at the MCG.

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  • 01:42

    RD3 | 'Almost 70,000 was incredible': Butler post-game

    Dan Butler speaks to STK Media after starring with four goals against the Bombers.

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  • 02:39

    RD3 | 'You could feel the build-up': Harvey post-game

    Assistant Coach Robert Harvey catches up with STK Media on a memorable night for the club.

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  • 01:36

    RD3 | 'I've dreamt about this since I was a kid': Higgins post-game

    Four-goal hero Jack Higgins discusses his big outing against the Bombers.

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  • 07:30

    RD3 | 'Our responsibility is to bring great effort': Lyon post-game press conference

    Senior Coach Ross Lyon wraps up the Saints' Round 3 win over the Bombers.

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  • 08:33

    RD3 | Highlights v Essendon

    All the best moments from the Saints' 18-point win over the Bombers.

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  • 02:20

    RD3 | The best of four-goal Higgins

    Watch Jack Higgins put on a show in the Saints' 150th Anniversary Game.

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  • 00:33

    RD3 | Team song

    Watch the Saints celebrate a special win over the Bombers.

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  • 02:43

    RD3 | Channel 7 interview with Higgins

    Jack Higgins catches up with Channel 7 in the rooms after the Saints' win over the Bombers.

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  • 04:50

    RD3 | Channel 7 interview with Wood

    Channel 7 catches up with Mason Wood in the rooms after the Saints' win over the Bombers.

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  • 00:29

    RD3 | Super Butler secures two marvellous beauties

    Dan Butler reignites the Saints' offence with these two fabulous goals.

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  • 01:08

    RD3 | Saints' hot start kicks off anniversary game in style

    St Kilda makes the most of two 50m penalties with these quick goals

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The 29-year-old played an influential hand through his workrate on the outside and ability to impact the scoreboard (seven score involvements), only being halted after copping a knock to his shoulder in the dying stages of the game.

After the first three rounds of the season, Wood is the only player to chart 20+ disposals and a goal in each of his appearances.

Wood was joined by Callum Wilkie (eight votes), Jack Higgins (four) and Dan Butler (one) in the Saints' vote-getters, while Nick Martin (three), Jye Caldwell (two) and Darcy Parish (two) polled for Essendon.

AFLCA Champion Player of the Year votes | Round 3

10 - Mason Wood
8 - Callum Wilkie
4 - Jack Higgins
3 - Nick Martin
2 - Jye Caldwell
2 - Darcy Parish
1 - Dan Butler

St Kilda leaderboard

16 - Mason Wood
15 - Callum Wilkie
9 - Jack Sinclair
6 - Rowan Marshall
6 - Jack Steele
4 - Jack Higgins
2 - Mitch Owens
2 - Mattaes Phillipou
2 - Josh Battle
1 - Bradley Hill
1 - Dan Butler
1 - Ryan Byrnes

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