After a dominant display in the midfield Chad Warner has polled the full coaches votes in Round 11.

The 23-year-old was praised for his electric performance last Thursday night, finishing the match with 25 disposals, four tackles and four goals. Warner, who was named best on ground in Round 10, also received a Virgin Australia Mark of the Year nomination on Monday afternoon for a high-flying grab late in the third term. 

01:05

"It was my first hanger so it was nice to get up there for once" - Warner

Hear from Swans star Chad Warner after an impressive four goal display against the Bulldogs.

He is joined by Errol Gulden who earned six votes for his Round 11 outing. The young gun was a leading ball winner against the Dogs but proved to be crucial in applying pressure by landing seven tackles throughout the game. 

Warner has climbed to fifth position on the overall ladder with a total 48 votes while Gulden sits on 11th with 40. Fellow midfielder Isaac Heeney missed out on votes for just the second time this season, but remains first on the ladder with a whopping 71 points. 

VOTES PLAYER (CLUB)

10 Chad Warner (SYD)
7 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
6 Errol Gulden (SYD)
3 Adam Teloar (WB)
2 Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (WB)
2 Liam Jones (WB)

The Swans will enjoy a well-earned break in Round 12 with a bye before returning to the SCG on June 9 for a top eight clash with the Geelong Cats. 

 Click here to view the full Champion Player of the Year Award Leaderboard.

The AFL Coaches Association’s AFL Champion Player Award is an award voted by the 18 coaching panels on a 5,4,3,2,1 basis after each home and away game, acknowledging outstanding effort by an individual player in a season.

  • 00:19

    Goal of the Week - Round 11

    Isaac Heeney shows some individual brilliance to kick a major from the pocket late in the game. Goal of the Week, presented by Origin Energy

    AFL
    Goal of the Week
  • 00:20

    Mark of the Week - Round 11

    Chad Warner climbs above the pack to take a Mark of the Year contender. Mark of the Week, presented by QATAR Airways

    AFL
    Mark of the Week
  • 06:48

    R11 Post-match press conference

    Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 11’s match against Western Bulldogs

    AFL
  • 00:18

    Team Song: Sydney

    Watch the Swans celebrate their round 11 win

    AFL
  • 06:56

    Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Sydney

    The Bulldogs and Swans clash in round 11

    AFL
    News
  • 00:34

    Heeney highlight reel grows with this stunner

    Isaac Heeney adds to his superb season with an electrifying goal from the tightest of angles

    AFL
  • 00:47

    Wow, Warner: Chad takes to clouds in super speccy

    Chad Warner lights up Marvel Stadium with a massive mark over the top of the pack

    AFL
  • 00:39

    Papley pops up with enthralling karate goal

    Tom Papley shows his prowess in front of the sticks with this eye-catching major

    AFL
  • 00:56

    Best of the Best, presented by bitcoin.com.au - Round 11

    We look back at Ollie Florent's incredible match-winning goal and the Swans heart stopping victory in Horse's 300th game as coach.

    AFL