After an electric SUNS debut, off-season recruit Christian Petracca delivered another thrilling performance at People First Stadium on Sunday night to earn himself back-to-back 10-vote outings and the outright lead in the coaches votes race.

The four-time All Australian sealed the deal for both Damien Hardwick and Andrew McQualter, contributing four goals and 14 score involvements to the 59-point demolition over the West Coast Eagles from just 23 disposals.

All eyes were on Jarrod Witts who rightfully polled four votes apiece. The ruckman was a man on a mission, dominating both in the air and on the ground to finish the night with 51 hitouts, 16 contested possesions, seven clearances and a major of his own. 

SUNS skipper Noah Anderson (six votes) along with leaders Ben King (three votes) and Touk Miller (two votes) also earned a nod for their prolific efforts. 

Coaches votes – Round 1

10 – Christian Petracca

 8 – Jarrod Witts

 6 – Noah Anderson

 3 – Ben King

 2 – Touk Miller

 1 – Milan Murdock (WCE)