Captain Tom Lynch's outstanding game against Carlton has been recognised by the coaches, who awarded him maximum votes in the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year award.
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Lynch worked over a number of opponents worked over a number of opponents as he racked up 21 disposals and 13 score involvements.
Midfielder Jarryd Lyons (eight votes) also had a strong game, gathering 36 touches, including 26 contested possessions, and 14 clearances.
Despite Lynch dominating proceedings in the forward line, Jack Martin managed to kick three goals from his 15 disposals, earning him four votes from the coaches.
David Swallow (three votes), Nick Holman (two votes) and Jarrod Witts (two votes) rounded out the SUNS who were recognised by Stuart Dew and his Blues counterpart Brendon Bolton.
CARLTON v GOLD COAST
10 – Tom Lynch (GCS)
8 – Jarryd Lyons (GCS)
4 – Jack Martin (GCS)
3 – David Swallow (GCS)
2 – Nick Holman (GCS)
2 – Jarrod Witts (GCS)
1 – Ed Curnow (Carl)
AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Leaderboard
20 – Tom Mitchell (Hawthorn)
16 – Stephen Coniglio (GWS Giants)
16 – Rory Laird (Adelaide)
15 – Lance Franklin (Sydney Swans)
14 – Dustin Martin (Richmond)
12 – Gary Ablett (Geelong)
12 – Shannon Hurn (West Coast Eagles)
10 – Ben Brown (Richmond)
10 – Patrick Cripps (Carlton)
10 – Jack Darling (West Coast Eagles)
10 – Tom Lynch (Gold Coast SUNS)
10 – Jack Steven (St Kilda)
10 – Nathan Wilson (Fremantle)
10 – Ollie Wines (Port Adelaide)
SUNS Leaderboard
10 – Tom Lynch
8 – Jarryd Lyons
8 – Jarrod Witts
7 – Aaron Young
7 – David Swallow
7 – Jarrod Harbrow
4 – Jack Bowes
4 – Jack Martin
2 – Nick Holman
1 – Touk Miller
