Isaac Heeney Extends Lead in AFL Coaches Champion Player of the Year Award
Sydney Swans Star Surges Ahead
Isaac Heeney, the Sydney Swans standout, has solidified his position at the top of the AFL Coaches Association's Champion Player of the Year (CPOTY) award.
Heeney's Stellar Performance
During Sydney's triumph over Geelong in Round 13, Heeney secured nine votes, pushing his overall tally to 80. This places him 13 votes ahead of his nearest rival, Nick Daicos.
Daicos' Streak Snapped
Nick Daicos' remarkable streak came to an end in Collingwood's King's Birthday win over Melbourne. Despite a valiant effort, Daicos failed to earn any votes. Prior to Round 13, Daicos had garnered 47 of a possible 50 votes, tying the record for the most votes collected in a five-game span.
Perfect 10s Awarded
Round 13 witnessed six perfect 10s being awarded:
- Lachie Neale (Brisbane Lions)
- Will Day (Hawthorn)
- Jy Simpkin (North Melbourne)
- Jack Sinclair (St Kilda)
- Tom De Koning (Carlton)
- Jack Crisp (Collingwood)
Round 13 Voting Breakdown
- Adelaide v Richmond: Tim Taranto and Noah Balta led the Tigers with five votes each.
- Western Bulldogs v Brisbane: Lachie Neale dominated with a perfect 10.
- Hawthorn v Greater Western Sydney: Will Day earned 10 votes for the Hawks.
- West Coast v North Melbourne: Jy Simpkin secured a perfect 10 for the Kangaroos.
- St Kilda v Gold Coast: Jack Sinclair's 10 votes powered the Saints to victory.
- Sydney v Geelong: Isaac Heeney's nine votes propelled the Swans to a win.
- Essendon v Carlton: Tom De Koning's 10 votes led the Blues to victory.
- Collingwood v Melbourne: Jack Crisp's 10 votes helped secure the win for the Magpies.
CPOTY Leaderboard
- Isaac Heeney (SYD): 80 votes
- Nick Daicos (COLL): 67 votes
- Caleb Serong (FRE): 59 votes
- Chad Warner (SYD): 55 votes