AFLCA Player of the Year

Nathan Buckley talks with his coach Mick Malthouse during the round two match between Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs at the MCG in 2004.

Each senior coach votes on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis after every home and away game.

The award was launched in 2003 with Nathan Buckley the inaugural recipient.

The award has been largely presented to midfielders at the end of the year with Gary Ablett jnr winning the title across three consecutive seasons (2007 – 09).