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.au, Lance 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 Judd | No.1 at Carlton, No.3 at West Coast |
| Lance Franklin | No.3 at Sydney, No.3 at Hawthorn |
| Gary Ablett Jnr | No.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
| Player | Team | Percentage of fan vote |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Pavlich | Fremantle | 67 per cent |
| Matthew Richardson | Richmond | 62 per cent |
| Dane Swan | Collingwood | 53 per cent |
| Andrew McLeod | Adelaide | 52 per cent |
| Lenny Hayes | St Kilda | 50 per cent |
Chris Judd is the most-loved former Blue and the No.3 ex-Eagle. Picture: AFL Photos
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• Footy's most-loved players: Adelaide to GWS
• How AFL.com.au reporters' pre-season predictions went pear-shaped
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