Brad Green (295 votes): The long-serving Demon had arguably his finest AFL season, kicking a career-best 55 goals, as he switched between wing and forward. A much-deserving winner of the award after finishing third in 2008. He has now played 220 matches since debuting in 2000.
Second - Sid Anderson Memorial Trophy
James Frawley (277): Took his game to another level in 2010, claiming some key forward scalps. Now one of the club’s most integral players and among the AFL’s best key defenders. He had the third most rebounds in the competition this year and was named in the All-Australian squad.
Third - Ron Barassi Snr Memorial Trophy
Mark Jamar (231): The ruckman had his finest AFL season by a long stretch. Remained injury free and was dominant in the hit outs, winning 643 - the second most in the AFL. Also proved a handy key target up forward.
Fourth - Ivor Warne-Smith Memorial Trophy
Aaron Davey (194): The reigning Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott Memorial Trophy winner again provided plenty of dash and spark, before it ended after round 20 with a fractured fibula. His foot skills were again a highlight throughout the season.
Fifth - Dick Taylor Memorial Trophy
Colin Sylvia (170): Missed the opening three rounds and a trio of games mid-season, but produced several dominant performances throughout the season, highlighted by a five-goal effort in round four. Notched up his 100th match in 2010.
6 - Cameron Bruce (168): Remained one of Melbourne’s most consistent performers - and finished the season strongly - playing a variety of roles. Again a key ball-winner for the red and blue.
7 - Brent Moloney (166): Finished second to Davey in last year’s count and will be right again, although the hard-at-it ball-winner missed some matches in the back-half of the season due to injury.
8 - Tom Scully (154): The 2009 No.1 NAB AFL Draft pick had a top first-up season, finishing second in the NAB AFL Rising Star. Amassed 39 disposals against the Western Bulldogs, in just his seventh AFL match.
9 - Colin Garland (149): The defender bounced back well in 2010, after playing just one match last year due to a serious foot injury. His spoiling ability and close-checking was impressive down back.
James McDonald (149): The skipper started in outstanding form and was arguably Melbourne’s best performer at the mid-way point, before a hamstring injury interrupted the second half of his season.
10 - Jordie McKenzie (148): Still on the rookie list, the midfielder shone with his tackling ability and ability to shut down opponents and win the hard ball. Unlucky not to gain a Rising Star nomination.
11 - Jared Rivers (136)
12 - Lynden Dunn (133)
13 - Clint Bartram, Nathan Jones (132)
14 - Joel Macdonald (130)
15 - Jack Grimes (129)
16 - Jack Trengove (114)
17 - Jamie Bennell (112)
18 - Matthew Bate (102)
19 - Matthew Warnock (81)
20 - Liam Jurrah (79)
21 - Rohan Bail (61)
22 - Ricky Petterd (58)
23 - Jack Watts (55)
24 - Neville Jetta (32)
25 - Austin Wonaeamirri (32)
26 - Brad Miller (30)
27 - Cale Morton (23)
28 - Paul Johnson (22)
29 - Jordan Gysberts (20)
30 - Addam Maric (5)
31 - Stefan Martin (4)
32 - Danny Hughes, Michael Newton (3)
33 - Kyle Cheney (0)
Did not play in 2010: Daniel Bell, Sam Blease, Jack Fitzpatrick, Max Gawn, Rhys Healey, Tom McNamara, John Meesen, Jake Spencer, James Strauss and Luke Tapscott
MELBOURNE duo Tom Scully and Jack Trengove have finished second and fourth respectively in this year’s NAB AFL Rising Star award – the Ron Evans Medal.