At the end of each season, there is the obligatory discussion about who could take “Charlie” home. Footy fans stretch their memories back to games played several months prior in an effort to identify their club’s best chance at winning the coveted award.
This year NMFC.com.au is asking for your help to determine the three best players from each game and you can vote in the Mazda Spirit Awards for your best three Kangaroos.
Running NMFC fan leaderboard
10 – Todd Goldstein
8 – Jarrad Waite
6 – Ben Cunnington
5 – Jack Ziebell
4 – Daniel Wells
3 – Brent Harvey, Nick Dal Santo, Sam Gibson, Robbie Tarrant
2 – Ben Jacobs
1 – Ben Brown, Scott Thompson
Bouncing back from last week’s loss to Sydney, an even spread of performances means there are multiple candidates for Brownlow votes in Round 11.
Here is the case for each of the players in the running for the votes, in alphabetical order. We’ll pick our 3-2-1, then you can have your say.
Ben Cunnington – NMFC
Cunnington was influential early when North established its lead, collecting five clearances in the first quarter.
The midfielder finished with seven for the game, part of a 25-disposal game.
Nick Dal Santo – NMFC
Dal Santo had a season-high 33 disposals against the Tigers, and also chipped in with a goal during North’s third quarter burst which broke the game open.
Brent Harvey – NMFC
With four goals, Harvey took his season tally at Blundstone Arena to 10 in two games.
The veteran also had six inside 50’s and was important with his ball use in the forward half.
Andrew Swallow – NMFC
Swallow was unstoppable in tight with 19 contested possessions, 11 tackles and 10 clearances.
With 28 disposals overall, he was part of a midfield group which handily won its battle.
Daniel Wells – NMFC
The class of Wells was evident throughout the night; his three goals and 29 disposals North gain an advantage.
He also had seven tackles and 11 contested possessions.
Jack Ziebell – NMFC
No player gained more metres with his disposals than Jack Ziebell. His 30 possessions pushed North forward by 608 metres; only one other player on the entire field managed more than 400.
NMFC.com.au’s Brownlow votes
3 – Daniel Wells
2 – Andrew Swallow
1 – Nick Dal Santo
