Nick Daicos Shines in AFLCA Champion Player Award Race
Daicos Closes In on Heeney
Collingwood star Nick Daicos has reduced Isaac Heeney's lead in the AFLCA Champion Player Award race to just 12 votes after another impressive performance. Daicos earned nine votes in the draw against Fremantle, bringing his total to 59.
Heeney's Lead at the Top Slips
Heeney, who has held the top spot throughout the season, failed to earn any votes in Sydney's win over the Western Bulldogs. This allowed Daicos to close the gap significantly.
Other Notable Performers
Other players who earned 10 votes in Round 11 include:
- Jordan Ridley (Essendon)
- Jason Horne-Francis (Port Adelaide)
- Patrick Cripps (Carlton)
- James Worpel (Hawthorn)
- Max Gawn (Melbourne)
- Jordan Dawson (Adelaide)
Rankings Update
The latest standings in the AFLCA Champion Player Award race are as follows:
- Isaac Heeney (SYD) - 71 votes
- Nick Daicos (COLL) - 59 votes
- Caleb Serong (FRE) - 55 votes
- Zach Merrett (ESS) - 50 votes
- Chad Warner (SYD) - 48 votes
Round 11 Vote Breakdown
Western Bulldogs v Sydney
- Chad Warner (SYD) - 10 votes
- Marcus Bontempelli (WB) - 7 votes
- Errol Gulden (SYD) - 6 votes
Walyalup v Collingwood
- Jordan Clark (FRE) - 9 votes
- Nick Daicos (COLL) - 9 votes
- Patrick Lipinski (COLL) - 3 votes
North Melbourne v Yartapuulti
- Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) - 10 votes
- Todd Marshall (PORT) - 7 votes
Carlton v Gold Coast
- Patrick Cripps (CARL) - 10 votes
- Sam Walsh (CARL) - 8 votes
Geelong v Greater Western Sydney
- Toby Greene (GWS) - 9 votes
- Max Holmes (GEEL) - 5 votes
Richmond v Essendon
- Jordan Ridley (ESS) - 10 votes
- Dustin Martin (RICH) - 5 votes
Hawthorn v Brisbane
- James Worpel (HAW) - 10 votes
- Jack Gunston (HAW) - 6 votes
Narrm v Euro-Yroke
- Max Gawn (MELB) - 10 votes
- Adam Tomlinson (MELB) - 5 votes
Kuwarna v Waalitj Marawar
- Jordan Dawson (ADEL) - 10 votes
- Lachlan Sholl (ADEL) - 7 votes