Nick Riewoldt wins AFLPA MVP
17 Sep 2004 - Jason Murnane
Nick Riewoldt has been announced as the 2004 AFLPA MVP.
Nick Riewoldt has been voted by his peers as the league’s “Most Valuable Player”.
Riewoldt, pictured at right with AFLPA Vice-President Nathan Buckley, won the Leigh Matthews trophy at the AFL Players’ Association MVP Awards at Melbourne’s Park Hyatt (Friday, 24 September 2004, televised live by FOX Footy Channel at 8.30pm EST).
The MVP award recognises versatility, the ability to play under pressure, skill and courage, leadership, respect for all players and value to a team.
Riewoldt received 118 votes, ahead of Chris Judd on 115, followed by Warren Tredrea and Nigel Lappin. A total of 583 players voted for this year’s Awards.
Riewoldt’s 2004 season included taking a league high 226 marks and kicking 60 goals.
Michael Voss, winner of last years MVP, was adjudged Best Captain for the fourth consecutive year, ahead of James Hird and Mark Ricciuto.
Two other awards, also determined by the players, were announced.
Carlton’s David Teague won the Robert Rose Most Courageous player award, while Melbourne’s Aaron Davey won Best First Year Player.
In his first year with the Blues, Teague was viewed as the competition’s Most Courageous player, followed by the Kangaroos Leigh Colbert.
The Demon’s Aaron Davey enjoyed an excellent debut, coming off the rookie list to head an impressive field of first-year players. Sydney’s Paul Bevan finished second.
In other presentations, Daniel Wells won the Marn Grook Award, for the best emerging indigenous player, following on from winning the best first year player award in 2003.
Michael Wilson was awarded the Education and Training Excellence honour, sponsored by Computer Power.
Wilson has previously completed a Bachelor of Science Degree, and is currently a second year Bachelor of Physiotherapy student at the University of South Australia. On
the Dean’s Merit List for honours in 2002 and 2003, Michael received the Golden Key International Honour Society award for scholastic achievement and excellence in 2003.
Michael has displayed remarkable dedication to his studies and football career, having undergone two knee reconstructions during his time with Port Adelaide.
Michael Davis of The Australian won the Grant Hattam Trophy for the best piece of football journalism from a player’s perspective.
His profile of James Hird, entitled, “His Fragile Brilliance”, impressed the judges with its quality of writing. Looking at Hird’s infamous run with injury and his ability to bounce back, Davis artfully wrote of the qualities that make James Hird a stand out figure, such as leadership, strong work ethic and his relationship with family and team.
Leigh Matthews Trophy for the Most Valuable Player Award
Top Five
Nick Riewoldt 118
Chris Judd 115
Warren Tredrea 67
Nigel Lappin 51
James Hird 29
Most Courageous Player Award – Proudly sponsored by Pacific Internet
Top Five
David Teague 146
Leigh Colbert 103
Michael Voss 76
James Hird 67
Brett Voss/Leo Barry 39
Best Captain Award – Proudly sponsored by Integrated Group
Top Five
Michael Voss 237
James Hird 126
Mark Ricciuto 66
Lenny Hayes 23
Stuart Maxfield 20
Best First Year Player Award – Proudly sponsored by PKF Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors
Top Five
Aaron Davey 303
Paul Bevan 66
Brett Ebert 47
Adam Cooney 34
Matthew Ball 26
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