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Laverde leads nominees for AFLPA MVP Awards
The Bombersβ nominees have been revealed for the 2021 AFLPA MVP Awards.
Aug 16, 2021, 4:39pm
Jayden Laverdeβs transformation as a defender has been recognised by his teammates. (Photo: AFL Photos)
Jayden Laverde has received high praise from his teammates, with the defender nominated in two categories for the 2021 AFLPA MVP Awards.
The 25-year-old has been chosen by his peers for the most courageous award, while also joining Darcy Parish and Zach Merrett as the Bombersβ three nominees for the prestigious Leigh Matthews Trophy (MVP).
Dyson Heppell is vying for best captain, while Nik Cox is in contention for best first-year player.
Laverdeβs transformation as a defender has been one of Essendonβs success stories of 2021.
Switching from attack to defence, the 25-year-old played every game of the home and away season for the first time in his career, leading the Bombers for marks (138) on the back of his strong intercept game, safe hands, athleticism and courage in the contests.
He has been tasked with minding opposition teamsβ best key forwards, often succeeding in his head-to-head battles.
The winner of the Leigh Matthews Trophy and other AFLPA awards will be revealed on Thursday, September 2.
The nomination for the Leigh Matthews Trophy is a two-step process. The first involves players nominating three teammates for the award, before three nominees from every club are presented to the wider AFL playing group for a vote to decide the winner. Players cannot vote for their own teammates in stage two of the process.
ESSENDONβS NOMINEES - 2021 AFLPA MVP AWARDS
MVP: Jayden Laverde, Zach Merrett, Darcy Parish
Most courageous: Jayden Laverde
Best first-year player: Nik Cox
Best captain: Dyson Heppell
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If you believe in life after LAV
donβt ya give up nah nah nah
i wonβt give up nah nah nah
let me ππΈπ you
let me ππΈπ you
Outstanding effort from Lav.
Nobody on our list deserved it more.
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With all due respect to Merrett and Parish, who are tremendously good players, it would be awesome if Lav won the b&f this year. Heβs been terrific this season.
The most courageous and most improved awards will be good compensation, at least.
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This thread is the LAV SHACK
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I am staggered at not only how well his body has held up but the level of performance he has managed to bring every week. Always had a soft spot for the green machine.
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I had a crush on Miley when she had short hair.
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Love when they let us know who the clubβs nominated as βbest captainβ
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You reckoned wrong
What a year by Lav 
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Why hasnβt Essendon signed LAV up yet?
Heβs contracted for next year.
Lav has arguably been the greatest highlight of the year for me. Prior to this year, he was constantly injured and looked for all money to be on the way out. Suddenly, he plays every game, despite seemingly getting knocked around every week and he looks like an absolute gun full back. This might be the wildest one-season turnaround Iβve seen from an Essendon player. Couldnβt be happier for the bloke.
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No he isnβt! Heβs out of contract at the end of this year