3:37 PM
Tue 27 May, 2008
DREW Petrie is this week in the running for the AFL Army Award for his inspiring play against the Bulldogs late in the fourth quarter.
With the game in the balance, Petrie exerted that extra one per cent to chase down Cameron Wight in North’s forward fifty and smother his kick to gain possession.
Kangaroos fans can view and vote for Petrie at http://www.afl.com.au/armydefence
The AFL Army Award celebrates on-field displays of courage, initiative and teamwork - characteristics synonymous with both the Australian Defence Force and the Australian Football League.
Former North Melbourne champion Glenn Archer, regarded as one of the most courageous players in AFL history, is the official Ambassador for the 2008 AFL Army Awards.
Each week, the Award aims to highlight the three most brave and selfless on-field moments, with weekly nominees posted on http://www.afl.com.au/armydefence. AFL fans can visit the site at the conclusion of each round, and vote for their favourite piece of play.
At the end of the home and away season, the AFL All Australian Selection Committee will select six finalists, with the Australian football public voting for the overall winner online at afl.com.au. The All Australian Selection Committee will then endorse the winner.
The 2008 AFL Army Award winner will receive a prize valued at $10,000, a trophy, and an Army Experience. The award will be officially presented at the 2008 Coca-Cola All Australian dinner.
The 2007 AFL Army Award winner was Essendon’s Alwyn Davey, who secured the award for his outstanding play against Hawthorn in round six last year.
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