After a dominant display in North Melbourne’s maiden AFLW match, Emma King has been nominated for the AFLW MVP of the Week for Round 1, presented by Gloria Jean’s. The former Magpie is joined by Geelong’s Nina Morrison and Adelaide’s Ebony Marinoff.

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In what was the biggest win by any team in the first week, King led the goal-kicking as the Kangaroos were propelled by a massive second quarter to overcome Carlton. King was a standout rotating through the ruck and forward line with 16 hitouts, 10 disposals and seven tackles to go with her two goals.

Last year’s No. 1 draft pick, Nina Morrison was the talking point of the round after gathering 22 disposals and eight tackles on debut. The 18-year-old didn’t look out of place on the big stage, kicking the winning behind to seal Geelong’s win in their inaugural AFLW match.

Despite going down to the Western Bulldogs by one point, Adelaide’s Ebony Marinoff worked tirelessly on Saturday night gathering a game-high 25 disposals and laying 10 tackles.

The AFL Players’ Association has partnered with Gloria Jean’s again in 2019 to stage the prestigious AFLW Players’ MVP Award at the end of the season, and the AFLW MVP of the Week.

Fans will get the choice to select the MVP of the Week, after three names have been put forward by the AFLPA.

All fans who vote will automatically receive a 2-for-1 coffee voucher to be used at any Gloria Jean’s store, and will go into the running to win the major weekly prize, a Moccamaster Coffee Machine, valued at $450. To vote, simply select the player you deem to be the MVP of the Week below. Voting closes on Wednesday, February 6 at 5pm AEDT.

Gloria Jean’s is the official coffee partner of the AFL Players’ Association and the proud sponsor of the 2019 AFLW MVP Awards, including the MVP of the Week competition. Each weekly entrant will receive a 2-for-1 coffee voucher to visit your local Gloria Jean’s coffee house and go into the draw to win a Moccamaster coffee machine.