Herald Sun football writer Jon Ralph has featured Geelong heavily in his mid-season awards.

Speaking on 1116 SEN on Wednesday morning, Ralph named Chris Scott as best coach, defender Zach Tuohy as best recruit and pitched the Cats’ round 12 victory over Adelaide as the best win of the year so far.

First-year player Tom Stewart was also listed as best surprise packet. 

Richmond’s Dustin Martin was selected as best player with Patrick Dangerfield a close second.

Jon Ralph’s 1116 SEN Mid-season Awards

Best player: Dustin Martin (Richmond)

Worst player: Kurt Tippett (Sydney)

Best recruit: Zach Tuohy (Geelong)

Worst recruit: Sam Mitchell (West Coast)

Best surprise packet: Tom Stewart (Geelong)

Best coach: Chris Scott (Geelong)

Best performance: Geelong (against Adelaide, round 11)

Worst performance: Western Bulldogs (against Sydney, round 12)

Best tactical shift: Richmond

Best rule: Rushed behind rule

Most bizarre selection: Tim English (Western Bulldogs)