Voting for the Magpie Army Player of the Year Award is underway for 2015.
Collingwood Media looks at the performances of some of the players who may warrant your votes following the comeback win over North Melbourne in round nine.
Collingwood’s top performers
5. Jamie Elliott
Statistics: 18 disposals (16 kicks, 2 handballs), 7 marks, 4 tackles, 5 goals, 2 behinds, 4 tackles
A superb game in which he kicked five goals for the second week running. All five goals were kicked during the second half rush, and four of his seven marks were taken inside 50. Now leads the club for goals kicked in season 2015 (21).
22. Steele Sidebottom
Statistics: 31 disposals (22 kicks, 10 handballs), 4 tackles, 7 inside 50s, 6 clearances, 1 goal
Played his first game in Victoria for the season, collecting 31 disposals and kicking the goal that kicked Collingwood clear during the third quarter. Grew in stature as the rain began to fall.
VOTE: Your 3-2-1 in the Magpie Army Player of the Year Award.
25. Jack Crisp
Statistics: 19 disposals (14 kicks, 5 handballs), 11 tackles, 6 inside 50s, 6 clearances, 1 goal
Is this man the story of the season so far? The ex-Lion laid 11 tackles but still managed to win 19 disposals, clear the ball six times and push forward for an important third quarter goal.
36. Dane Swan
Statistics: 32 disposals (22 kicks, 10 handballs), 4 tackles, 7 inside 50s, 6 clearances, 2 goals
Though his disposal efficiency was a little under par in the first half, Swan made every touch count as the Magpies roared home. Marked strongly an coolly converted from directly in front to help steer his side to victory in the final term.
How the voting system works
Head to fansmvp.afl.com.au/collingwoodfc/ and register your account. Then, assign three votes to the player you deem to be the best Collingwood player for the game, two votes to the second best player and one vote to the third best.
About the Magpie Army Player of the Year Award
The Magpie Army Player of the Year Award is received by the player deemed the most influential of the season by the Collingwood supporters each year.
In 2015, two tickets are on offer to the E.W. Copeland Trophy Dinner in October for those who cast their vote during the season.
The winner, selected at random, will be afforded the opportunity to present the Magpie Army Player of the Year Award to the winning player, plus receive a photograph with the winner following the presentation.
Magpie Army Award: The contenders
Collingwood Media takes a look at those who might earn your votes in the Magpie Army Player of the Year Award following Sunday's win over North Melbourne.
