James Jordon is the lone Swan to be recognised in coaches votes this week after an impressive performance in Round 1 against the Brisbane Lions.

The Sydney Swans fell just short of defeating the reigning premiers on Saturday with the young midfielder shining in his tagging role on Lachie Neale. Jordon earned four votes for his efforts, keeping the on-baller and two-time Brownlow medallist to just 10 touches and two clearances. 

The 24-year-old managed his own 19 disposals and seven tackles. Speaking to to SEN WA Breakfast with Simmo and Gos, senior coach Dean Cox said Jordon has become "really important" to the Swans' backline. 

"The ability to get James to go to someone, whether it's during a game or whether we start with it, it's a great thing to have," Cox said.

Jordon joined the club on the opening day of the 2023 AFL Free Agency Period and made his immediate debut in Opening Round of the 2024 AFL season. He is expected to play his 100th career match this season.

VOTES PLAYER (CLUB)
9 Josh Dunkley (BL)
8 Zac Bailey (BL)
4 James Jordon (SYD)
4 Darcy Wilmot (BL)
3 Jarrod Berry (BL)
2 Dayne Zorko (BL)

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.