After an eight-win season the Swans won't be heading to the count with high expectations. Gun midfielders Josh Kennedy and Luke Parker will likely lead the charge, with stars like Dane Rampe and Jake Lloyd up against it as defenders. Just 10 games for Lance Franklin means the superstar might have his second-worst year since he polled just one vote in his debut season of 2005.
Best chance: Luke Parker
Despite the team's poor season, the co-captain was ultra-consistent in the midfield, averaging 25.4 touches in 22 games, and kicking 13 goals. He led the Swans in clearances and contested possessions and does his best work around stoppages under the nose of the umpires.
The exciting small forward torched the premiers on a sunny Sunday at the SCG as the Swans caused a massive upset. Papley kicked five goals from his 27 disposals in a brilliant individual performance.
One-vote wonder: Jake Lloyd
He continued his amazing ball-winning ability in 2019 and Lloyd's 42 touches in a one-point loss to Fremantle in round 18 might be enough to snag a vote or two.
2018 leading vote winner: Lance Franklin (16 votes)
Previous winners: J. Herbie Matthews (1940), Ron Clegg (1949), Fred Goldsmith (1955), Bob Skilton (1959, 1963, 1968), Peter Bedford (1970), Graham Teasedale (1977), Barry Round (1981), Greg Williams (1986), Gerard Healy (1988), Paul Kelly (1995), Adam Goodes (2003, 2006)
Ineligible players: Jordan Dawson
