By definition it’s the most votes you could possibly receive in six straight games while not being best on ground each time, so… yes, he did.
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Cotchin maintained his remarkable level of consistency in the Brownlow Medal.
Fyfe finished in 31 votes, three ahead of Priddis.
Our second clash with Carlton for the 2015 AFL season in Round 20 saw the Lions claim a stellar 64-point win over the Blues. He was reported in round 21 for forceful front-on contact, but was saved by his match-day report being thrown out by the panel.
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He courageously played out the rest of the game with the injury, collecting 24 disposals, 9 clearances and 6 tackles with the Dockers losing the game by 27 points. “It’s something that’s been hurled at me over the past two and a half, three years”.
While the piece of memorabilia will no longer be going on sale the AFL were quick to list a signed Fyfe guernsey on the site to celebrate his Brownlow success. “My contested-ball stuff is instinctual footy – and I make no apologies for that”, he said.
“Unfortunately, or fortunately, the game is going in the direction of player welfare and safety”.
The midfielder said by the time he was aware of what had happened Fyfe was so far in front he knew he was no chance of winning the medal.
Fyfe arrived at the count with a walking cane and hobbled to the stage to receive his medal.
FREMANTLE veteran Matthew Pavlich is adamant he still hasn’t decided whether he will play on in 2016.
Pearce Hanley polled three votes after recording 35 disposals while captain Tom Rockliff polled one vote.
“No, I’m really nervous for Nat, he’s had a fantastic year and I would really like to see him get the result. If that’s what they want then I’m more than willing to put my hand up”.
“I was sitting in the same plane as you guys but I was a fair way behind you”, McAvaney said.
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AS IF Nat Fyfe needed anymore attention on Brownlow Medal night.
