Geelong star trio Joel Selwood, Gary Ablett and Paul Chapman have been nominated for the AFL Player’s Association most valuable player awards.

The AFLPA MVP Awards, which are to be held on Monday night in Melbourne, are fast becoming one of the most respected and prestigious awards in football.

For Ablett, the nomination gives him a chance to win his fourth consecutive Leigh Matthews Trophy for most valuable player.

Selwood has again been nominated for the club’s most courageous player, and will be hoping to take out the title for the second consecutive year.

Youngster Mitch Duncan has been nominated as the club’s best first-year player.

The AFLPA MVP Awards are the only awards determined by players themselves.

The winner will be announced on Monday 6 September at Melbourne’s Crown Palladium and will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1 from 9.30pm.