Brodie Grundy and Isaac Heeney have polled nine votes each from the coaches after strong individual performances in Sydney's 128-point win over the West Coast Eagles on Saturday. They are two of seven Swans to be recognised in Round 4 after coming back from the bye. 

The dominant ruckman won 33 hit outs with a game-high 28 touches to his name. He also finished the match with 13 score involvements, five tackles and his own major. 

Meanwhile Heeney returned to the team after sustaining hamstring tightness in Round 1 with fine form. The star midfielder notched 518 metres gained, 26 disposals and 12 score involvements. 

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Insane Heeney flies over Harley with massive MOTY contender

Isaac Heeney leaps over Harley Reid to stick a magnificent high-flying hanger, which brings a smile to both players

Tom Papley was recognised during his 200th career game with five votes thanks to a game-high 575 metres gained, 24 disposals and two goals. Chad Warner earned three votes, followed by two for Nick Blakey and one each for last year's recruit Jai Serong and James Jordon. 

Despite missing Round 3, Heeney remains in touch with the overall leaderboard in eighth position with 16 votes. 

VOTES PLAYER (CLUB)

9 Brodie Grundy (SYD)
9 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
5 Tom Papley (SYD)
3 Chad Warner (SYD)
2 Nick Blakey (SYD)
1 Jai Serong (SYD)
1 James Jordon (SYD)

The AFL Coaches Association’s AFL Champion Player Award is an award voted by the 18 coaching panels on a 5,4,3,2,1 basis after each home and away game, acknowledging outstanding effort by an individual player in a season.

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  • 01:30

    In the rooms after our win over West Coast

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  • 07:59

    Full post-match, R4: Swans

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  • 02:33

    Damaging Heeney's huge outing leads monster win

    Isaac Heeney collects 26 disposals, boots four majors and brings down a MOTY contender in an incredible individual performance

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  • 08:04

    Highlights: West Coast v Sydney

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  • 00:20

    Team Song: Sydney

    Watch the Swans celebrate their round four win

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  • 00:42

    'Lethal' Lizard and bursting Wicks find big sticks from downtown

    Nick Blakey drills it beautifully from beyond 50 before Sam Wicks repeats the dose with an electric running finish

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  • 00:46

    Milestone magic: Papley stunner brings iconic running celly

    Tom Papley defies physics with a wondrous snap in his 200th game and he celebrates in true style

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  • 00:29

    Insane Heeney flies over Harley with massive MOTY contender

    Isaac Heeney leaps over Harley Reid to stick a magnificent high-flying hanger, which brings a smile to both players

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  • 00:52

    Swans spearheads lead charge in rapid start

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  • 37:44

    More than Footy Podcast: The life of Tom Papley

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  • 03:33

    "It's a great part of my family history" - Papley

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