Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe has been named the AFL Players’ Association Most Valuable Player for the second year in a row.
He was presented the award by AFL Players’ Association president Matthew Pavlich on Tuesday night.
Fyfe watched the ceremony, hosted in Melbourne, with team mates at a function at The Old Brewery in Perth.
He said he was humbled by the award humbled him, particularly because it was peer voted.
"I was a little bit embarrassed to win it last year when I looked at all the big names, but feel a bit more comfortable now,” he said.
"It's great to be able to win it over two years because I operate under a model of improvement."
Fyfe named in Team of the Year
Fyfe had a stunning year averaging 29 disposals, 18 of those contested, in his 19 games this season.
He also averaged 8.6 clearances a game, the most in the AFL.
"I started really well this year, my body allowed me to have a really strong influence on the team," he said.
"The individual awards, while fantastic, they’re more of a thing I’ll look at back on at the end of my career.
"While I’m hopeful I can squeeze out a few more good games.
“While I’m right in the mix of finals footy I’m desperate to achieve something as a group"
