Davey wins Army Award nomination

Pacey Essendon left-footer Alwyn Davey is in the running for the 2007 AFL Army Award, presented for matchday acts which demonstrate courage, initiative and teamwork.

Davey has been nominated for his chase and desperate tackle that resulted in a goal in the final term of the Bombers’ round four victory over St Kilda.

Western Bulldogs defender Lindsay Gilbee was also nominated for a diving smother, along with Port Adelaide’s Chad Cornes, for a lunging tackle in the tight last term against Collingwood.

You can view and vote for your favourite AFL Army Award act at: afl.com.au/armydefence/home.aspx

ROUND FOUR NOMINATIONS

1. Lindsay Gilbee's diving smother during the second quarter against Richmond.

2. Chad Cornes’ desperate lunging tackle in the last quarter against Collingwood.

3. Alwyn Davey's chase and goal resulting tackle in the last quarter against St Kilda.

ABOUT THE AFL ARMY AWARD

The AFL Army Award is a new award for the 2007 season that recognises matchday acts which demonstrate courage, initiative and teamwork.

The award aims to recognise and reward the one percent style acts such as game breaking smothers, tackles and shepherds. Following each round, the three most influential acts are posted on afl.com.au and fans can log on and vote to determine the best act for the round just played.

At the end of the home and away season, the AFL All-Australian Selection Committee will shortlist the 22 weekly winning acts to six nominations which will then be voted on by the public via afl.com.au. The All-Australian selection committee will then endorse the winner.

The 2007 AFL Army Award winner will receive a $10,000 Army Experience. The award will be officially presented at the 2007 Coca-Cola All-Australian presentation dinner.