Vote for the best AFL players in Cairns, Townsville and Mackay

The votes have been counted, now it’s time for the big reveal. Who is the best footballer in North Queensland? FIND OUT HERE

Tigers' James Bennett takes a shot at goal in the AFL Cairns senior men's match between the North Cairns Tigers and the Cairns Saints, held at Watsons Oval, Manunda. Picture: Brendan Radke

The readers have spoken, and North Cairns Tigers’ James Bennett has been voted North Queensland’s best footballer.

Bennett has had an extremely strong campaign across the board for the Tigers, who currently sit third on the AFL Cairns ladder with a 7-4 record.

Highlights include his average of just over 30 disposals on the season, with his total of 337 good for third in the competition.

He also leads the Tigers in clearances (59), contested possessions (163), inside 50s (84) and tackles (61), and has kicked just over a goal a game.

With the finals race heating up as the top four sides are separated by just four premiership points, expect Bennett to have his say over the final six rounds and into the finals.

Please note: The results shown in the poll below do not reflect the correct number of votes or percentage breakdowns.

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We’ve compiled a list of the top 30 footballers in North Queensland Aussie rules this season, now it’s your turn to vote for who you think is the best of the best.

The AFL Cairns competition is as close as ever, with six out of seven men’s teams still in the hunt for a finals berth.

Thuringowa are still the dominant squad in AFL Townsville, remaining undefeated with a percentage well over 200.

With four weeks of footy left in Mackay, Eastern Swans are looking primed for a shot at back-to-back premierships, but neither Bakers Creek nor North Mackay can be counted out just yet.

Vote for the best NQ footy player in the poll below.

Note: List was compiled based on best on ground nominations according to PlayHQ.

Originally published as Vote for the best AFL players in Cairns, Townsville and Mackay