BRISBANE Lion Jason Roe has received an unexpected plaudit for his goal-saving spoil against the Magpies on Saturday.

Along with Carlton’s Brendan Fevola and Jason Saddington, the Lions’ defender has been nominated as one of three round-17 contenders for the 2007 AFL Army Award.

The official round-17 nominations are as follows:

1. Brendan Fevola (Carlton) – brilliant chase and tackle, recovery and amazing finish.

2. Jason Saddington (Carlton) – spoil and fantastic second effort diving smother.   

3. Jason Roe (Brisbane Lions) – great goal saving spoil against Collingwood.

Fans can view and vote for their favourite AFL Army Award act at http://www.afl.com.au/armydefence/home.aspx

The AFL Army Award is a new honour for the 2007 season that recognises match day acts which demonstrate courage, initiative and teamwork.

The award aims to reward the one percent style plays such as game breaking smothers, tackles and shepherds. Following each round, the three most influential acts are posted on afl.com.au and fans can log on and vote to determine the best act for the round.

At the end of the home and away season, the AFL All-Australian selection committee will shortlist the 22 weekly winning acts 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.

The 2007 AFL Army Award winner will receive a $10,000 Army experience. The award will be officially presented at the 2007 Coca-Cola All Australian presentation dinner.