TWO Port Adelaide players are in the running for the AFL Army Award this week, with David Rodan and Jacob Surjan both nominated for their inspiring plays against North Melbourne on Saturday.

Surjan earned his nomination during the third quarter when he desperately ran back to spoil an attempted mark by Blake Grima in the goal square, stopping what would have been a sure goal as well as earning the free kick.

Rodan won the selectors' vote when he applied multiple efforts in a desperate attempt to gain possession when the game was in the balance during the final term. Rodan was relentless in applying strong pressure to stop Daniel Harris gaining possession from the kick-in and then following it up with second and third efforts to free up the ball.

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What is the AFL Army Award?

The AFL Army Award celebrates on-field displays of courage, initiative and teamwork - characteristics synonymous with both the Australian Defence Force and the Australian Football League.

Former North Melbourne champion Glenn Archer, regarded as one of the most courageous players in AFL history, is the official ambassador for the 2008 AFL Army Awards.

Each week, the award aims to highlight the three bravest and most selfless on-field moments, with weekly nominees posted online at afl.com.au. AFL fans can visit the site at the conclusion of each round and vote for their favourite piece of play.

At the end of the home and away season, the AFL All-Australian Selection Committee will select six finalists, with the Australian football public voting for the overall winner online at afl.com.au. The All-Australian Selection Committee will then endorse the winner.

The 2008 AFL Army Award winner will receive a prize valued at $10,000, a trophy, and an Army experience. The award will be officially presented at the 2008 Coca-Cola All-Australian dinner.

The 2007 AFL Army Award winner was Essendon’s Alwyn Davey, who secured the award for his outstanding play against Hawthorn in round six last year.