Gaz wins back to back Coaches Award according to todays Addy and Channel 9 website.
well done Gaz
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Ablett trailed Franklin by two votes heading into round 22, but polled seven votes for his 30-possession game against West Coast, while Franklin didn't poll a vote despite kicking four goals, including his 100th, against Carlton.
Ablett, who is favourite to win his first Brownlow Medal next Monday night, also won the AFL Players' Association Most Valuable Player award this year, finishing ahead of Franklin.
Ablett finished this year's Coaches' Award count on 92 votes, with Franklin second on 86. Reigning Brownlow medallist and fellow Cat Jimmy Bartel finished fifth on 74 votes.
well done Gaz
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Ablett trailed Franklin by two votes heading into round 22, but polled seven votes for his 30-possession game against West Coast, while Franklin didn't poll a vote despite kicking four goals, including his 100th, against Carlton.
Ablett, who is favourite to win his first Brownlow Medal next Monday night, also won the AFL Players' Association Most Valuable Player award this year, finishing ahead of Franklin.
Ablett finished this year's Coaches' Award count on 92 votes, with Franklin second on 86. Reigning Brownlow medallist and fellow Cat Jimmy Bartel finished fifth on 74 votes.
