Ellis nominated for AFL Army Award!

[noosa hawk mad]

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HAWTHORN’S Xavier Ellis has been nominated for the round eight AFL Army Award for an extremely gutsy defensive spoil against Port Adelaide last weekend.

Fans can view and vote for Ellis’ AFL Army Award moment by visiting http://www.afl.com.au/armydefence
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 http://www.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.
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.



Great stuff Xavier Ellis well done!:thumbsu:

[Hawkamania!]

Vote Ellis.:thumbsu:

[wolvesjr34]

I voted for him. Because when I was watching the game I was in prime position looking down the wing and my jaw dropped and I was so proud to see Ellis go in there. I had honestly worried about his ability to put his body on the line and he did it three time sin that whole passage of play and I was truly proud.

He took a step up last weekend. Top notch effort!

[aaronm46]

shoulda been hazza o'brien

[PatientHawk]

I have been impressed with Ellis. He still needs a bit more mass, but that isn't stopping him getting into/under the packs; great stuff:thumbsu:

[RustyHawk]

His diving on the ball and or smothering has been fearless if not reckless.

Really starting to show his worth and selection to the team.

Well done X Man :thumbsu:

[flyby hawk]

I endorse your comments Rusty - well done X-man:thumbsu:

[OxDomain]

The X man has really impressed this year, however he is still a long long way off what he is capable of! He needs to work on his awareness with da footy at times but with a few more pre seasons and some gym time he will be a starting mid without doubt! X = GUN.

[hawks_time]

Argh, can't view the stupid video file, WMP plugin not working. Why can't the AFL just use a normal flash player like everyone else!

[vanders]

Love his work, however, Ryan Gambles efforts were better so I voted for him :)

[Roughie]

Where are the Ellis is soft crowd? :rolleyes:

X-Man!

[joonya]

Great effort X-man. He has another vote from me

[kirbatron]

Didn't he also conduct a gutsy smother against Collingwood...

Lets call him 'guts'

[MinerBoy]

Good on him. Light weight but has a real crack. With a little more beef on him he will start sticking those tackles soon (I hope).