IT TAKES a special kind of player to win fans' undying love at two clubs.

In our survey to find the people's footy favourites, conducted earlier this month on AFL.com.auLance Franklin is revealed as both the third-most loved current player at Sydney. Despite defecting to the Swans in a $10m move, Buddy is also the third most-loved former player at Hawthorn.

Similarly, Chris Judd is the third most-loved ex-player at West Coast, where he earned a Norm Smith Medal and captained the Eagles to the flag. Judd also topped the voting for former players at Carlton, where he won a Brownlow Medal. 

Here we present the remaining survey results for Hawthorn through to the Western Bulldogs, as voted by you.

You can also click here to find the most-loved players for Adelaide through to GWS

Hawk fans haven't forgotten their love for Sam Mitchell despite his move to West Coast. Picture: AFL Photos


Loved at two clubs

Chris JuddNo.1 at Carlton, No.3 at West Coast
Lance FranklinNo.3 at Sydney, No.3 at Hawthorn
Gary Ablett JnrNo.1 at Gold Coast, No.2 at Geelong

Late Demon great Jim Stynes soaks up fans' applause at the 1988 Grand Final parade. Picture: AFL Photos

Matthew Richardson (right, with Greg Stafford), swept Tiger fans' vote. Picture: AFL Photos

Heart and soul – overwhelming fan favourites

PlayerTeamPercentage of fan vote
Matthew PavlichFremantle67 per cent
Matthew RichardsonRichmond62 per cent
Dane SwanCollingwood53 per cent
Andrew McLeodAdelaide52 per cent
Lenny HayesSt Kilda50 per cent

Chris Judd is the most-loved former Blue and the No.3 ex-Eagle. Picture: AFL Photos

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