Hayward Medal 2015: We try to predict the winner

The South West Football League in conjunction with Dale Alcock Homes and the Hayward Family have presented the league's fairest and best player with this prize since 1946. 

The team from Footy HQ – WA have spent some time going through their coverage of season 2015 to establish who the umpires may have awarded votes to in each game.

If our predictions are correct then Carey Park’s Graham Jetta will be leading halfway through the count before Busselton’s Chris Kane comes storming home to claim the medal.

Jetta has been touted as a Hayward Medal favourite all season with a number of best on ground performances.

But will the Panther's star share the votes with goal-kicking machine Matt Martin too many times to finish with the highest total?

Josh Krispyn from the Harvey Bulls, Busselton captain Dan McGinlay and last year’s runner up Chris Atthowe from Eaton are also in contention.

Here is our predicted top 10. 

Busselton’s Chris Kane had a quiet start to the year but as the year wore on he began to shine.

He finds space well and is effective with the ball when it is in his hands.  

He could top score votes in a number of games along with captain Dan McGinlay. 

A dominant force at Carey Park, Graham Jetta has explosive pace through the midfield and often leaves great defenders in his wake.

He has also provided some handy shots on goal and we will hear “G. Jetta, 3 votes” a number of times on Tuesday night. 

Carey Park’s Matt Martin does not have a great record at polling Hayward votes but he may have been noticed by the umpires this year with another outstanding goal kicking performance.

He regularly ends games averaging more than a goal a quarter and is capable of laying big tackles. 

Harvey co-captain Josh Krispyn has been a big part of the Bulls resurgence this year. 

He can play in the midfield, or forward, and has a way of getting the hard ball. 

Busselton’s captain and a model of consistency Dan McGinlay is another player who will poll slowly in the opening rounds and then explode.

Footy HQ – WA predicts him to poll in every match between rounds six and 11 with three possible best-on-ground performances.

A late injury may cost him the votes required to walk away with the medal. 

Eaton’s Chris Atthowe finished second to Jesse Gribble in last year’s count and is sure to attract the umpire’s praise again this year.

His work rate is second to none and he is a big part of his side's continued success. 

Simon Parry is a great overhead mark and has helped lift his side to more success this season. 

He is a stalwart in the Don’s midfield and when he fires, his side does too. 

Eaton’s Jace Cormack is a small forward who put in a ripping performance at the Landmark Country Football Championships. 

Locally he has been a force across half forward and has helped his side out of some tight spots. 

Harvey’s Dan Leishman has real pace and can kick plenty of goals.

He is a really versatile player who uses his skills across a number of positions. 

Eaton’s Kane Bloxsidge has stepped into a senior role for his side this season and leads by example.

He finds space well and delivers the ball to his teammates well. 

Footy HQ – WA will once again provide live coverage of the evening. Relive all the action from the 2014 Hayward Medal count here. 

To keep up with the 2015 live coverage be sure to like the Footy HQ – WA Facebook page. 

Here is how we predict each side will poll in the Hayward Medal count.

Have a look to see how many votes we have your favourite player down for. 

Busselton: 87 votes

Chris Kane 23, Dan McGinlay 17, Steve Cameron 8, Brent Snook 7, Aidan Fraser 6, Bailey Sanford 6, Nathan Bradbury 5, Luke Hutchins 4, Jon Meadmore 3, Brent Hall 3, Lance Lucas 2, Adam Booth 1, James Price 1, Jaxon Arbon 1.

Eaton: 78 votes

Chris Atthowe 16, Jace Cormack 13, Kane Bloxsidge 12, Will Oelsnik 10, Blake Piggott 8, Denholm King 6, Josh Battaglia 4, Steve Jas 3, Brendan Page 3, Jarrod Humphris 2, Jordan Eastwell 1.

Carey Park: 66 votes

Graham Jetta 19, Matt Martin 18, Brandon Jetta 6, Kieran King 4, Clint Garlett 3, Arron Hill 3, Jake O’Mara 3, Brayden Mann 3, Matt Cavedon 3, Liam Stewart 2, Loki Lawrence 1, Chris Rintoul 1.

Harvey: 63 votes

Josh Krispyn 18, Dan Leishman 13, Andrew McDougall 9, Brett Lofthouse 7, Mark Cherubino 5, Kieran Germs 3, Michael Genovese 3, Tremayne Briggs 3, Abe Davey 2.

Augusta-Margaret River: 62 votes

Dan Atkinson 11, Hamish Shepheard 10, Brodie Bramich 8, Mitch Gerrans 7, Ben Gerrans 6, Jake Cassidy 3, Josh Morgan 3, Jake Rodgers 3, Vaughan Coyler 3, Max Paterson 2, Jack Hick 2, Justin Simmonds 2, Beau Morgan 1, Matthew Young 1.

Donnybrook: 54 votes

Simon Parry 14, Jeff Smith 11, Jason Brennan 7, Curtis Guglielmana 5, David Roche 4, Kris Clarkson 4, Jarrod Guglielmana 3, Jason Orr 2, Hayden King 2, Luke Dale 1, Luke Murphy 1.

South Bunbury: 42 votes

Shaun Crane 8, Jaxon Bell 7, Damon Bull 7, Guy Piggott 7, Chris Andrews 3, Brodie London 3, Matt Giacci 2, Dylan Harper 2, Dale Wilkinson 2, Matt Wilkinson 1.

Collie: 39 votes

Matt Michael 10, Corey Griggs 10, Travis Cleggett 7, Jayce Fontana 4, Will Cleggett 3, Shane Wright 2, Adam Bignell 2, Matt Roney 1.

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault: 22 votes

Ashley Thornton 8, Keegan Fortescue 3, Cameron Pether 3, Matt Doherty 2, Ty Armitage 2, Brad Strano 2, Jordan Sell 1, Zac Piper 1.

Bunbury: 18 votes

Codey Hay 5, Kurt Tropiano 3, Liam McGuire 3, Ashe Eades 2, Braiden McMullen 1, Cameron Lamonica 1, Connor Walker 1, Xavier Williamson 1, Blair Della Franca 1.