Todd Goldstein’s incredible year has been recognised by his peers with the North ruckman finishing in second place for the AFL Players' Association's MVP.

Goldstein was runner-up to Fremantle star Nat Fyfe – who won the award for the second consecutive year.

Fyfe polled 1455 votes to win the Leigh Matthews Trophy ahead Goldstein (578) and Adelaide's Patrick Dangerfield (364).

West Coast pair Matt Priddis (269) and Josh Kennedy (191) finished fourth and fifth respectively.

Goldstein is averaging career-highs in disposals (15) and hit-outs (45) so far this season.

Most Valuable Player

1. Nat Fyfe (Frem) – 1455
2. Todd Goldstein (NM)– 578
3. Patrick Dangerfield (Adel) – 364
4. Matt Priddis (WC)– 269
5. Josh Kennedy (WC) – 191
6. Dan Hannebery (Syd) – 162
7. Sam Mitchell (Haw) – 116
8. Alex Rance (Rich) – 100
9. Robbie Gray (PA) – 90
10. Eddie Betts (Adel) – 86