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Gulden claims second Brett Kirk Medal

Gulden claims second Brett Kirk Medal

Sydney Swans midfielder Errol Gulden was instrumental in the side’s 29-point victory, claiming back to back medals.

Sydney Swans midfielder Errol Gulden has claimed the Brett Kirk Medal in the Swans 29-point victory over the Giants in Sydney Derby XXVII on Saturday night.

Gulden was instrumental in the red and white victory, finishing with a game-high 29 disposals, five clearances, two tackles and a goal.

Gulden claimed the award just ahead of teammates Isaac Heeney who claimed five votes while Will Hayward (4) and Chad Warner (2) also polled votes.

Brett Kirk Medal votes 
Errol Gulden 7
Isaac Heeney 5
Will Hayward 4
Chad Warner 2

Votes were awarded by Brett Sprigg (ABC), Martin Pegan (AFL.com.au) and Alastair Lynch (Fox Footy).

Brett Sprigg, ABC
3 Gulden
2 Hayward
1 Warner 

Martin Pegan, AFL
3 Heeney
2 Hayward
1 Gulden

Alastair Lynch, Fox
3 Gulden 
2 Heeney
1 Warner 

It is Gulden’s second Brett Kirk Medal, going back to back, having won the award in the last time the Swans faced GWS in 2023.