Sydney Swans star Isaac Heeney has moved into the top four in the race for the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award, after polling a perfect 10 votes from the coaches following the red and white’s victory over St Kilda.

Heeney starred with 30 disposals, six tackles, eight clearances and two goals.

Fellow midfielder Chad Warner was recognised for his influence with four votes. The Swans ball-magnet collecting 29 disposals in addition to 522 metres gained and booting two goals. 

Match-winner Jai Serong polled three votes, after he finished the match with 28 disposals and eight marks.

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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VOTES PLAYER (CLUB)

10 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
8 Liam Ryan (STK)
4 Chad Warner (SYD)
3 Jai Serong (SYD)
3 Max Hall (STK)
1 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK)
1 Hugo Garcia (STK)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

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  • 00:37

    Play of the Week - Round 13

    An incredible smother from Will Edwards before a slick kick for Chad Warner leads to a crucial goal.

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  • 00:30

    Moments that Matter - Round 13

    In the context of the game, this moment was huge from James Jordon and Charlie Curnow.

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  • 00:33

    Mark of the Week - Round 13

    Hayden McLean comes up clutch with a huge mark and goal late in the fourth quarter.

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  • 02:36

    "It was absolute euphoria" - Serong

    Jai Serong reflects on his match winning goal and his teammates share what makes Jai so special.

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  • 12:20

    Full post-match, R13: Swans

    Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 13’s match against St Kilda

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  • 03:30

    Quick Recap: Sydney v St Kilda

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  • 08:18

    Highlights: Sydney v St Kilda

    The Swans and Saints clash in round 13 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 04:41

    Last two mins: Swan's epic late goal breaks St Kilda hearts

    The thrilling final moments between Sydney and St Kilda in round 13

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  • 00:29

    Team Song: Sydney

    Watch the Swans celebrate their round 13 win

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  • 00:39

    Temperature rises as Swans stars let Saints know about their goals

    Isaac Heeney has a few words for tagger Marcus Windhager before Charlie Curnow cashes in on a rare Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera mistake

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  • 00:38

    Chest-pumping Charlie gets SCG rocking as Swans rally

    The home crowd comes alive as Charlie Curnow celebrates with plenty of passion during Sydney's fightback

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  • 00:38

    Swan strikes gold within opening minute and eyes off Nasiah

    Justin McInerney conjures the first goal inside a minute before sending a cheeky glance Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's way during the celebration

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