The Player of the week gets announced after all Bark Members give their 3-2-1 on the discussion board. The winner gets announced on the Wednesday after every game.

The Winner this week is: Robbie Haddrill. Haddrill did an excellent job on this years Coleman Medallist Fraser Gehrig, keeping him to four goals, 1 of which he got from a shocking umpiring decision, and another from a shocking lack of an umpiring decision after a Gehrig indiscretion. Haddrill has fought valiantly all season and it is not fault of his and his backline that Fremantle face an overly long summer.

Last Week: Credit where credit is due, Shaunny Mac, the old warhorse, showed once again that he bleeds purple putting in 200% against a team he clearly hates to lose to. In a team performance lacking spirit, McManus lit the way for the young blokes. He's had his fair share of critics, but he would be well worth putting on the Veterans list to see out a few more years for the club he loves so much. Well done Macca, a "Vintage" performance once again.

Previous winners:

Round 22: Robbie Haddrill

Round 21: Shaun McManus

Round 20: Dylan Smith - Who is this man? Dylan Smith, out of nowhere, and in only his second game for the Dockers, showed that he really wants to play AFL, no matter what the conditions (ie- even in sleet, hail, mud and polar winds). Smith was one of the few who really busted his guts for the Dockers, picking up over twenty possessions and collecting a fist in the face for his trouble, in a game where he had few supporters. Dylan "Agent" Smith, was said to be excited by his victory and that it was the highlight of his career to date. Hopefully there are many more to come!

Round 19: Jeff Farmer - In an insipid game to watch, and one in which the Magpies deserved to win by more, the Wiz was one of the few shining lights. He competed hard for the ball, got a couple of excellent goals and was one of the few who looked  truly disgusted about the teams performance. Personal pride counts for a lot and Farmer, for all his critics, at least gives 100% when he is out there.

Round 18: Robbie Haddrill - "Sir Bob", kept the dangerous goose known as Fevola to one belated goal, and in a pulsating, close game this well and truly rates as a player of the week performance. Full backs rarely get noticed by the umpires for the brownlow but here at Barking Dockers we aren't nearly so narrow minded. Haddrill said he was thrilled to win even if it did infuriate midfield stars Bell and Pavlich that a plodding full back could steal their limelight.

Round 17: Justin Longmuir - with four goals, an excellent display in the midfield - giving the midfielders first use - and several exciting marks, Longmuir has bobbed up again to take the points. He has shown what getting dropped can do to a guys attitude and maybe Connolly should do that to some of the others, most notably the inconsistent Medhurst. Farmer played his best game to date for the club and was unlucky to miss out on his first player of the week award.

Round 16: Byron Schammer - Schammer has confirmed he is a keeper with an outstanding display through the middle in the Docker's critical victory over the team from his home state, the Adelaide Crows. 29 disposals from someone so young makes him the best player since.....Paul Haselby to by drafted by the Dockers. "I might be young but I am cherry ripe to win that Balding speedster trophy!"

Round 15: Justin Longmuir - With 15 clever touches, 15 clever hitouts, and a very clever goal, the, you guessed it, clever Justin Longmuir wins his second player of the week award. Longmuir hasn't looked back since being dropped and his extended time throughout the middle is giving the Dockers great drive towards our forward  line. Byron Schammer, who ammassed 30 touches is apparently spewing that he didn't win again, "It's a height thing isn't it?" Byron challenged, "everytime I look like winning, some big guy takes it from under my nose!"

Round 14: Peter Bell - Another excellent game from the captain has netted him consecutive player of the week awards. Over twenty possessions, three goals and a clever staged free kick, had class stamped all over it, especially when compared to what the lowly Bulldogs could muster. Bell is now considered a genuine chance to win the Balding Speedster Trophy and is said to have warned anyone lese who is thinking of taking it away from him...

Round 13:Peter Bell - Amassing 28 touches, our captain has finally broken through for a Player of the Week title, in his great Captain's game against the all conquering Port Power. "Bout bloody time!" exclaimed Bell, "What does a guy have to do to win this thing? I bust my balls every week and only after round 13 do I get rewarded!? Geez, it might be easier retiring and practicing law..."

Round 12: Byron Schammer - One of the few players that came to play for the entire game, Lord Byron showed everyone else on the 'G how it was done, amassing touches, clear disposal and a couple of goals. The other one to play was Andrew Browne who showed how a far a bit of commitment can take someone. The precocious Schammer was pleased with his player of the week performance, "Yeah it was good, but I had to make sure Snake only kicked four so he wouldn't share the award with me again." Simmonds wasn't available for comment.

Round 11: Matthew Pavlich - The big Pav played his best game to date in the Melbourne whitewash. He picked up plenty of touches in the midfield and drifted forward to kick 2 important goals. Pav is yet to set the season alight this year and we need him to step up in these games against the top teams. This game was a good sign that this will soon happen. Pav said his inspiration was that he was keen on making a late charge for the Barking Dockers Balding Speedster Trophy.

Round 10: Justin Longmuir - In a rare highlight during the Friday night massacre, J.Lo seems to have come back from being dropped with renewed purpose and vigour. He played an excellent game through the middle, and looked genuinely desperate to help his team forward. Well done Justin, we knew you had it in you!

Round 9: Paul Medhurst - When a bloke collects nine goals against the reigning premiers, one would hope it is enough to snare player of the week honours. It was so for the little rodent Medhurst, who has been inconsistent for much of this year. However, perhaps the sleeping giant has awoken and we will see more of this from "Monkey" Medhurst. When told of his victory he said he would dedicate it to Piggsy and Tripitaka, but not the ugly Fish Dude, "He stunk, and I never liked him much, must've been the East Fremantle connection..."

Round 8: Luke McPharlin - In a game where it was considered the award would go to no one after an insipid team performance against the cellar dwelling Hawks - it was deemed unfair to Luke McPharlin who controlled his patch of York Park with ridiculous ease. That Freo only lost by 10 points is tribute to the ex-Hawk, who obviously wasn't aware that losing to them in this game was part of the trade deal that sent him to the Dockers in the first place.

Round 7: Paul Haselby - Haselby has done it again! In a disappointing game for the Dockers, Haselby kept us in touch with his excellent 26 disposals. Bell got more, and probably worked harder, but many of his touches were soft ball receives in the backline whereas Haselby penetrated our forward line a lot more often. It has gotten to the stage that Bell is no longer on speaking terms with Haselby, and is considering a trade...

Round 6: Paul Haselby - Haze is fast developing a habit of destroying the team he supported as a boy from Northampton. 30 touches in a sizzling display of efficient football, means Paul will again snatch the award from out of Bell's grasp. Bell wouldn't comment, but is said to be quite annoyed at this disturbing trend. Bell, already a premiership player and club champion, has one thing left in his career to achieve, and that is the Barking Docker Balding Speedster Trophy, he wants it badly...

Round 5: Byron Schammer/Troy Symmonds - This week two players couldn't be split for player of the week honours after an impressive victory over the plucky Cats. "Lord" Byron Schammer was scintillating through the middle, picking up plenty of stats to go with his three goals. "Snake" Simmonds worked tirelessly all day, presenting well and kicked five excellent goals, many from outside fifty. Apparently the two players aren't speaking to eachother, each believing the other has robbed them of outright victory. "How can he get joint winner with me" asked Schammer, "I played in the midfield and still kicked three! He might've kicked five but that's what he should be getting every week!". Simmonds was equally annoyed, "If that little shit wasn't so selfish, I would have had eight goals instead of five."

Round 4: Luke McPharlin - With 13 telling marks, "Use the Force" was at it again as he made Anthony Rocca look like a complete goose. McPharlin did as he liked all day, as the Dockers maintained a vice like grip on Collingwood's ability to score. When told he was streaking ahead in the yearly award with 3 of the first four weekly titles, McPharlin replied, "Shucks, I'd just like to thank all my gods - Buddha, Allah, God, and Sitting Bull". When it was suggested that his vote getting ability was more because of how thrilled people were he was actually stringing games together he replied, "Yeah, probably, yeah, and for that I would like to thank my gods...."

Round 3: Luke McPharlin - Many thought McPharlin was beaten by Wayne Carey, but the people at Barking Dockers thought otherwise. In an error riddled contest, McPharlin's smart use of the ball straightened us up, and was the architect on those precious few moments during the game where we looked like a genuine football team. This is Luke's second win and as such is the first Docker to do so.

Round 2: Luke McPharlin - "Use the Force" Luke McPharlin controlled the skies over the small SCG and cut off a lot of Sydney's unrelenting supply to Big Bad Bustling Barry Hall. After a full pre-season, McPharlin looks set for a big year at centre half back.

Round 1: Paul Haselby - In a hot contest between Bell and Haselby, the latter takes the points because of his uncannily effective use of the ball. Pagan couldn't stop Haselby amassing over 30, mostly effective touches, and ensured the Dockers would control the game and secure a comfortable win. Well done Haze, you're the inaugural winner of Barking Dockers Player of the Week.