AFL Players MVP - Leigh Matthews Trophy

[Dirko]

Awarded tonight;

Winner....Judd

Votes;

1347 Judd
456 Pendlebury
389 Ablett
300 Goodes
276 Cox
213 Franklin
186 Mitchell
155 Murphy
130 Cloke
99 Selwood

[the big bang]

lucky Judd had a good couple of weeks towards the end, only just getting over the line!

[Turbo]

That is pretty comprehensive. Think the brownlow might be a big win too

[Media Park]

Umpires see the game differently (this is voted by the players???), but they cannot get it that wrong all year.

Juddlow...

[saintal]

Interesting that Swan didn't make the top 10.

[Turbo]

Interesting that Swan didn't make the top 10.

It is interesting isn't it?

[CoverKing]

Interesting that Swan didn't make the top 10.

It is interesting isn't it?

Just shows the players have no idea. They don't watch enough football

[KEYDEFENDER]

Popularity contest, influenced by media hype about how good Judd is.

Still I think the MVP/Brownlow/coaches award should be rolled into 1 and still called the Brownlow(to appease traditionalists).

Every game umpires vote, Coach votes opposite team only, and Captain gives votes for his team.

[Zorro]

Popularity contest, influenced by media hype about how good Judd is.

Still I think the MVP/Brownlow/coaches award should be rolled into 1 and still called the Brownlow(to appease traditionalists).

Every game umpires vote, Coach votes opposite team only, and Captain gives votes for his team.

Assuming the captain can't vote for himself, they would have less opportunity for votes overall?

Agree the players MVP is very subjective when a large % of players openly admit they don't watch much footy other than their own game reviews and preparation.

[hearts on fire]

That gap between first and second is ridiculous!!

what the fook!!!!!

[saintal]

Popularity contest, influenced by media hype about how good Judd is.
Still I think the MVP/Brownlow/coaches award should be rolled into 1 and still called the Brownlow(to appease traditionalists).

Every game umpires vote, Coach votes opposite team only, and Captain gives votes for his team.

I'm not saying Judd isn't worthy, but I'm with you on this. Would the average AFL footballer be in a position to provide valid judgement on who had the best year of his peers? Like Zorro, I’ve often heard footballers claim they watch very little footy not involving their club due to the all consuming nature of their profession and their desire to have a break from it. Not saying they all do, but some certainly. If in doubt jump on the media favourite!

[Adelaide Hawk]

Popularity contest, influenced by media hype about how good Judd is.

Still I think the MVP/Brownlow/coaches award should be rolled into 1 and still called the Brownlow(to appease traditionalists).

Every game umpires vote, Coach votes opposite team only, and Captain gives votes for his team.

Better still, do away with meaningless individual awards. It's not way player play the game, and totally unnecessary.

[White Line Fever]

Spud award.

No care given