HAWTHORN’S Shane Crawford showed tremendousleadership against Port Adelaide on Sunday, and it has earned him a nominationfor the AFL Army Award. 

Crawford tackledPeter Burgoyne, continued on to chase Jacob Surjan, appling relentless pressureto free the ball, and then managed to tap it to the advantage of teammate Sam Mitchell.

Hawk fans can watch Crawford’s impressiveplay and vote for him at www.afl.com.au/armydefence/home.aspx.

New to the 2007 season, the Army Award aimsto recognise and reward the one-percent style acts such as game breakingsmothers, tackles and shepherds.

At the end of the home and away season, theAFL All-Australian Selection Committee will shortlist the 22 weekly winningacts to six nominations which will then be voted on by the public via afl.com.au.The All-Australian selection committee will then endorse the winner.

In2007, the AFL Army Award winner will receive a $10,000 Army Experience. Theaward will be officially presented at the 2007 Coca-Cola All-Australianpresentation dinner.