Similar to previous years, the TAG Heuer Player of the Year voting was close this season with a number of players able to win the award. Despite missing six games in 2003, Hird’s outstanding performances in the second half of the season ensured the victory. Hird finished with 13 goals for the year and had the team’s third highest amount of kicks behind Scott Lucas and Jason Johnson.
Bomber spearhead Matthew Lloyd polled well to take second spot. After an injury interrupted 2002, Lloyd hit back hard this season and booted 93 goals. He won his third Coleman Medal and capped off his stellar season with his fifth All Australian selection. The 2002 TAG Heuer Player of the Year winner Jason Johnson polled strongly again this season and came third with 38 votes.
The fans recognised Scott Lucas’ fantastic season when he was voted in fourth position with 32 votes. As expected Mark Johnson also polled well. He took out fifth spot with 27 votes. Click here for the full TAG Heuer Player of the Year votes.
The closeness of the TAG Heuer Player of the Year award is a testiment that a number of Bomber players had exceptional seasons. The Crichton Medal is fast approaching and it is set to be one of the closest vote counts in years. Who will win this year’s Best and Fairest award?
Before the Crichton Medallist is announced on Wednesday, October 1st, we want you to predict the order of the top five. It is a tough ask with so many Bombers having such consistent seasons. Click here to predict Five of the Best.
