Fevola received 40 per cent of the votes for his inspiring chase and tackle in the fourth quarter against Fremantle. This is the second time in 2008 that Fevola has won the round’s nomination, with his first win in Round Four.
The AFL Army Award celebrates on-field displays of courage, initiative and teamwork - characteristics synonymous with both the Australian Defence Force and the Australian Football League.
Former North Melbourne champion Glenn Archer, regarded as one of the most courageous players in AFL history, is the official Ambassador for the 2008 AFL Army Awards.
Each week, the Award aims to highlight the three most brave and selfless on-field moments, with weekly nominees posted on afl.com.au/armydefence. AFL fans can visit the site at the conclusion of each round, and vote for their favourite piece of play.
At the end of the Home and Away season, the AFL All Australian Selection Committee will select six finalists, with the Australian football public voting for the overall winner online at afl.com.au. The All Australian Selection Committee will then endorse the winner.
The 2008 AFL Army Award winner will receive a prize valued at $10,000, a trophy, and an Army Experience. The award will be officially presented at the 2008 Coca-Cola All Australian dinner.
Round 10 nominations for the 2008 AFL Army Award are as follows:
1. Will Minson (Western Bulldogs): Applied relentless pressure to force the turnover
2. Michael Johnson (Fremantle): Courageous smother to save a possible Port Adelaide goal
3. Martin Mattner (Sydney): Brilliant chase and tackle to gain possession
Fans can view and vote for their favourite AFL Army Award moment at http://www.afl.com.au/armydefence.
The 2007 AFL Army Award winner was Essendon’s Alwyn Davey, who secured the award for his outstanding play against Hawthorn in Round Six last year.
