The AFLPA has today revealed the Western Bulldogs’ three nominees for the Most Valuable Player Award are Marcus Bontempelli, Liam Jones and Adam Treloar.
The MVP Award – the Leigh Matthews Trophy – is a player-voted honour which acknowledges the players’ player for the season.
Bontempelli is a dual and reigning winner (2021, 2023) of the award, having been nominated for the trophy a record nine consecutive times.
The nomination caps off a career-best season for Treloar, who yesterday was also announced in the 44-player All Australian squad.
Jones has been a consistent performer for the Dogs this season, averaging 11.9 disposals, 6.9 spoils and 3.5 intercept marks.
Bontempelli also automatically qualifies for the Best Captain award, while Jones has been nominated for the Most Courageous Player.
Ryley Sanders is in the running for Best First Year Player.
The winners of all four honours will be announced on Thursday 29 August as part of the 2024 AFL Awards broadcast on Fox Footy.
2024 AFL Players Association - Nominees
AFL Players’ Most Valuable Player Award, proudly presented by Snaffle: Marcus Bontempelli, Liam Jones, Adam Treloar
AFL Players’ Best First Year Player Award, proudly presented by Local Expert: Ryley Sanders
AFL Players’ Best Captain Award, proudly presented by The Diamond Guys: Marcus Bontempelli
AFL Players’ Most Courageous Player Award, proudly presented by Tackle Your Feelings: Liam Jones
