Crows fans have spoken, crowning ball magnet Rory Laird as their Members’ Most Valuable Player for 2018.

Laird entrenched himself a fan favourite on the back of a strong, consistent season that saw him rank sixth in the competition for disposals with 644.

His ability to deliver silver service off half-back had fans on their feet on multiple occasions as he collected 100 rebound 50s.

In what was a tough year for Adelaide’s members, Laird was one of the major positives as he continued to build on his strong 2017 form.

As Brodie Smith made his return to AFL football for Showdown 45, fans loved watching Laird’s combination with his fellow half-back flourish once again.

The two-time All-Australian claimed the award over 2017 recipient Matt Crouch, midfielders Bryce Gibbs and Hugh Greenwood, and rising star contender Tom Doedee.

He collected 40+ disposals on four occasions, including a career-best 43 against Geelong in Round 17.

The 24-year-old ranked No. 1 at the Crows for disposals (644), marks (124), inside 50s (100) and uncontested possessions (424).

19th Man Award winners
1998 – Nigel Smart
1999 – Ben Hart
2000 – Mark Ricciuto
2001 – Andrew McLeod
2002 – Tyson Edwards
2003 – Mark Ricciuto
2004 – Tyson Edwards
2005 – Simon Goodwin
2006 – Tyson Edwards
2007 – Andrew McLeod
2008 – Nathan Bock
2009 – Bernie Vince
2010 – Graham Johncock
2011 – Scott Thompson
2012 – Patrick Dangerfield
2013 – Rory Sloane
2014 – Rory Sloane
2015 – Rory Laird
2016 – Rory Sloane
2017 – Matt Crouch
2018 – Rory Laird