The AFL’s Most Valuable Player - named the Leigh Matthews Trophy - is judged by their peers and will be announced on Monday 12 September.
This year’s list of nominees contains Hawks players at the top of their game including Lance Franklin, Josh Gibson, Sam Mitchell, Luke Hodge and Isaac Smith.
The 40-man 2011 All Australian squad sees three Hawks selected for the first time in Grant Birchall, Josh Gibson and Sam Mitchell, with Lance Franklin selected for the third time.
The All Australian squad is chosen by selectors Andrew Demetriou (chairman), Adrian Anderson, Kevin Bartlett, Luke Darcy, Danny Frawley, Glen Jakovich, Leigh Matthews and Mark Ricciuto.
Hawthorn's All-Australian squad selections
Grant Birchall
Never previously selected, 21 games in 2011. 302 kicks, 147 marks (fifth in the AFL), 197 handballs, averaging 14.4 kicks, 7.0 marks, 9.4 handballs. Three goals seven behinds.
Lance Franklin
Previously selected in 2008, 2010, 19 games in 2011. 226 kicks, 118 marks, 139 handballs, averaging 11.9 kicks, 6.2 marks, 7.3 handballs. 71 goals (first in the AFL) 54 behinds.
Josh Gibson
Never previously selected, 22 games in 2011. 210 kicks, 111 marks, 164 handballs, averaging 9.6 kicks, 5.0 marks, 7.4 handballs.
Sam Mitchell
Never previously selected, 20 games in 2011. 361 kicks (fifth in the AFL), 88 marks, 261 handballs, averaging 18.0 kicks, 4.4 marks, 13.0 handballs. Fifth in the AFL in total disposals. 11 goals six behinds.
Hawthorn's AFL Players’ MVP nominations
Most Valuable Player: Lance Franklin, Josh Gibson, Sam Mitchell
Best First Year Player: Isaac Smith
Most Courageous Player: Luke Hodge
Best Captain: Luke Hodge
