The AFLPA has revealed the 18 nominees for the 2025 Most Courageous Player award.
The esteemed title has been awarded annually since 1991, with one player from each club being nominated. This year's winner will be crowned on Thursday, August 28.
North Melbourne champion Glenn Archer has notably won the award six times. Other multiple-medallists include Paul Kelly (x5), Joel Selwood (x4), Jonathan Brown (x3), Luke Parker (x2) and Zak Butters (x2).
The award was first handed out in 1991, with Collingwood's Gavin Brown being named the inaugural recipient.
Check out the full list of the 2025 nominees below:
- Full list of AFLPA MVP nominees (three per club)
- Your club's nominee for the Best Young Player Award
Adelaide
Brisbane
Carlton
Collingwood
Lachie Schultz
Essendon
Fremantle
Geelong
Gold Coast
GWS
Hawthorn
Melbourne
North Melbourne
Port Adelaide
Richmond
St Kilda
Sydney
West Coast
Western Bulldogs
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