Each senior coach votes on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis after every home and away game. The award was launched in 2003 with Nathan Buckley the inaugural recipient. The award has been largely presented to midfielders at the end of the year with Gary Ablett jnr winning the title across three consecutive seasons (2007 - 09).
| Year | AFLCA Player of the Year |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Nathan Buckley |
| 2010 | Dane Swan |
| 2013 | Scott Pendlebury |
| 2024 | Nick Daicos |
