MVP The 11th Annual Port Board Player Of The Year

[Macca19]

The previous results of this award are as follows:

Year - Winner : Runner Up
2002 - Josh Francou (260 Votes) : Matthew Primus (220)
2003 - Gavin Wanganeen (365) : Warren Tredrea (310)
2004 - Kane Cornes (331) : Warren Tredrea (328)
2005 - Warren Tredrea (264) : Stuart Dew (233)
2006 - Shaun Burgoyne (341) : Brendon Lade (291)
2007 - Chad Cornes (350) : Kane Cornes (246)
2008 - David Rodan (219) : Kane Cornes (167)
2009 - Jacob Surjan (187) : Dom Cassisi & Robert Gray (184)
2010 - Kane Cornes (176) : Danyle Pearce (174)
2011 - Robert Gray (202) : Travis Boak (175)

In 2011 Robbie Gray broke through for his first POTY title. Who will win this year?

In terms of voting, there was 5585 votes placed which is around 900 more than last season. The match against GWS late in the year went voteless.

Its also the award for the 8th Annual Young Gun of the Year award, with the previous history as follows:

Year - Winner : Runner Up
2003 - Dean Brogan (399) : Shaun Burgoyne (349)
2006 - Danyle Pearce (351) : Steven Salopek (231)
2007 - Justin Westhoff (273) : Travis Boak (187)
2008 - Alipate Carlile (358) : Travis Boak (261)
2009 - Robert Gray (383) : Travis Boak (292)
2010 - Jackson Trengove (358) : Cameron Hitchcock (164)
2011 - Hamish Hartlett (239) : Jackson Trengove (200)

Voting Key:
BF - Supporters are welcomed to to give their votes out on a 5-4-3-2-1 system after every game for the best players. The raw votes are then calculated and given a weighting to total 100 votes for each round to create consistency of scoring. The maximum amount of votes awarded to the best player can change on a weekly basis but is generally around the 30-35 vote mark.

Port - The coach and assistants discuss the players at the end of each match and award a maximum of 4 votes per player at the end of the match. There is no limit to how many players can score maximum votes

Toots - Votes are awarded on a 3-2-1 basis and is named after former Port board poster Toots Hibbert who sadly passed away late in 2011. This 'best team man' award is for those who promote the true Port Adelaide spirit on the field, just as our friend Toots did off it.

Young Gun - Votes are awarded on a 3-2-1 basis for players born in 1988 or later. The raw votes are then calculated and given a weighting to total 50 votes for each round. Maximum amount of votes awarded to the best player is generally around the 20-25 vote mark.

Please feel free to comment on the players as we go.

Information and photos have been sourced from:
portadelaidefc.com.au
sanfl.com.au
champion data
sportingpulse
slattery photos
afl photos
yahoo media

 

[Jonts]

Looking forward to this!

 

[Macca19]

#45 DANNY BUTCHER

SANFL Reserves Stats:
Games: 9
Disposals: 96
Marks: 24
Goals: 1
Best Players: 1

Notes:
His 2012 season was ruined by a persistent hip injury that limited his game time to just 9 SANFL reserves games for North Adelaide.

 

[Portmanteau]

campaigner wait.

 

[Macca19]

#48 MITCHELL CURNOW

SANFL Reserves Stats:
Games: 21
Disposals: 172
Marks: 43
Hitouts: 342
Goals: 3
Best Players: 3

Notes:
A young developing ruckman, Mitch was unable to push for senior SANFL selection and delisted at the end of 2012. Mitch had played 31 SANFL reserves and 7 Under 18s matches for Sturt whilst on Port Adelaide's rookie list.

 

[Macca19]

#47 JARRAD IRONS

SANFL Reserves Stats:
Games: 14
Disposals: 247
Marks: 63
Goals: 5
Best Players: 3

Notes:
Jarrad was delisted at the end of the season after failing to make Woodville/West Torrens league side in 2012. Jarrad was unable to consolidate after starting his career at AFL level in 2011. Jarrad leaves having played 3 AFL games for Port Adelaide, 2 SANFL games and 18 SANFL Reserves games whilst on our rookie list.

 

[Forzaport]

Always look forward to this thread in the off-season. Port Board BigFooty voting is so much better than the club MVP it isn't funny.

 

[Macca19]

#46 DANIEL WEBB

SANFL Stats:
Games: 15
Disposals: 128
Marks: 53
Goals: 8
Best Players: 3

Notes:
Daniel was delisted at the end of the season after spending the previous three seasons on Port Adelaide's rookie list. Whilst turning into a solid and dependable 2nd ruckman and key forward at SANFL level, Daniel was unable to push for AFL selection whilst on the rookie list. He leaves having played 41 SANFL games and 10 SANFL Reserves games for West Adelaide whilst on our rookie list.

 

[Macca19]

#41 BRENDON AHCHEE

SANFL Reserves Stats:
Games: 15
Disposals: 229
Marks: 63
Goals: 8
Best Players: 4

Notes:
Brendan was picked with the clubs second round pick at the end of 2011. His first season at Port Adelaide showed steady and improving form at SANFL reserves level, but he was unable to push into the Port Adelaide Magpies senior side throughout the season. Brendan will hope to start at senior SANFL level in 2013, pushing for AFL selection throughout the year.

 

[Jonts]

Ah Chee played a really promising Foxtel Cup game

was in the best IRRC

But that was the game we lost

 

[spookism]

Fantastic, best off-season thread

 

[Eddie Dingle]

O'Doyle Macca19 Rules.

 

[Steve Dore]

..... Toots - .....named after former Port board poster Toots Hibbert who sadly passed away late in 2010. ....

Great to see this award named in memory of such a great poster.

Toots passed away September 14, 2011. Still sadly missed.

 

[DonDraper]

Was just thinking about this the other day.

Really appreciate the effort you put into this Macca

 

[Macca19]

Great to see this award named in memory of such a great poster.

Toots passed away September 14, 2011. Still sadly missed.

For some reason, I thought we were in 2011 when I typed this out. I shall edit.

 

[Macca19]

#19 NICK SALTER

SANFL Reserves Stats:
Games: 2
Disposals: 24
Marks: 9
Goals: 3
Best Players: 0

SANFL Stats:
Games: 3
Disposals: 21
Marks: 1
Goals: 3
Best Players: 0

Notes:
2012 was not a good year for Nick. He managed just the 5 matches of football throughout the season and only 2 at senior SANFL level. A persistent foot injury saw Nick miss 15 matches throughout the year. It remains up in the air whether Nick will have a contract for 2013.

 

[Macca19]

#38 BEN NEWTON

SANFL Reserves Stats:
Games: 13
Disposals: 216
Marks: 41
Goals: 13
Best Players: 4

SANFL Stats:
Games: 1
Disposals: 12
Marks: 1
Goals: 0
Best Players: 0

Notes:
Ben spent the majority of 2012 playing in the SANFL reserves for West Adelaide. He doubled his game tally from last year, improving his fitness and size before missing the last month of the SANFL season. His reserves form ranged from solid to impressive and he was rewarded with his debut SANFL league appearance late in the season. Ben has another season left on his contract and will need to pull out all stops to ensure he stays on the list beyond 2013. Hopefully a new coach and fitness regime can get the best out of the 2010 2nd round draft pick.

 

[Macca19]

#11 MITCH BANNER

SANFL Reserves Stats:
Games: 6
Disposals: 175
Marks: 48
Goals: 10
Best Players: 5

SANFL Stats:
Games: 6
Disposals: 114
Marks: 34
Goals: 10
Best Players: 2

Notes:
After a strong finish to the 2011 season, Mitch failed to record an AFL match in 2012, spent half the season on the injury list and played 50% of his games in the SANFL reserves. It was not the season that Port supporters expected from Mitch. Despite very good SANFL reserves form, he stayed at the lower level for longer than expected much to the chagrin of the supporter base. Mitch was delisted at the end of the season after 19 AFL matches, 27 SANFL matches and 20 SANFL reserves matches across two SANFL clubs whilst on Port Adelaide’s list.

 

[Macca19]

#3 STEVEN SALOPEK

SANFL Reserves Stats:
Games: 1
Disposals: 29
Marks: 6
Goals: 1
Best Players: 1

SANFL Stats:
Games: 13
Disposals: 243
Marks: 94
Goals: 7
Best Players: 5

Notes:
After a disappointing 2011, Steven failed to record a match at AFL level in 2012. It was a tumultuous year for Sal. After being dropped to the SANFL reserves by Glenelg early in the season, Steven changed clubs to Port Adelaide mid season. His form was erratic although his best was very good throughout the year. Steven chose to leave the club at the end of 2012, to seek a new home via free agency. Steven played 121 AFL, 43 SANFL and 4 SANFL reserves matches whilst on Port Adelaide's list.

· Runner up Young Gun of the Year 2006

 

[Schulzenfest]

Thanks to this thread, I finally know what Ben Newton looks like.

 

[TheFVK]

Thanks to this thread, I finally know what Ben Newton looks like.

Was thinking that too- looks like a man already.

lol Tom Swift in the background.

Can't remember him ever in Power Pete's training snaps either, probably cos he's always injured :/

Big year coming up.

 

[Macca19]

I was going to shoop a scream mask onto his face but decided against it

 

[DonDraper]

Impressed by his size, would like to see him have a big pre season and push for selection. No more walk up selections, everyone has to EARN their spot to play for us.

 

[Macca19]

#29 JASPER PITTARD

SANFL Reserves Stats:
Games: 4
Disposals: 54
Marks: 10
Goals: 0
Best Players: 0

SANFL Stats:
Games: 2
Disposals: 31
Marks: 5
Goals: 0
Best Players: 0

VOTES:
BigFooty: 0
Port: 0
Toots: 3 (30th)

AFL Stats:
Games: 1
Disposals: 3
Marks: 1
Contested Marks: 0
Clearances: 0
Tackles: 0
Inside50: 0
Rebound50: 0
Contested Possession: 2
Goals: 0
Goal Assists: 0
Best Players: 0

Notes:
Jasper’s injury nightmare continued in 2012, playing just the seven matches for the year and only the one at AFL level. Another injury to his troublesome hamstring sidelined him for over 2 months, whilst his AFL season lasted all of 10 minutes before leaving the field with broken ribs and a collapsed lung. If Jasper can get his body right, he will be an important part of the clubs future. A year older, another pre season to improve his core strength will hopefully mean that 2013 will be his year.

 

[Macca19]

#22 SIMON PHILLIPS

SANFL Reserves Stats:
Games: 1
Disposals: 27
Marks: 3
Goals: 3
Best Players: 1

SANFL Stats:
Games: 20
Disposals: 228
Marks: 49
Goals: 32
Best Players: 5

VOTES:
BigFooty: 0
Port: 0
Toots: 0

AFL Stats:
Games: 1
Disposals: 6
Marks: 0
Contested Marks: 0
Clearances: 2
Tackles: 2
Inside50: 2
Rebound50: 0
Contested Possession: 4
Goals: 0
Goal Assists: 0
Best Players: 0

Notes:
Despite some good but erratic form at SANFL level for Norwood, Simon failed to make an impact at AFL level in 2012 and ended up being delisted at the end of the season. Simon was promoted for his only AFL game of his season in Round 7 against Fremantle, but couldn’t find the ball and was not given another chance during the year. His SANFL form ranged from very good to poor, finding himself dropped to the SANFL reserves in Round 20 before playing in Norwoods premiership against West Adelaide. Simon played 9 AFL, 22 SANFL and 1 SANFL reserves match whilst on Port Adelaide’s list.