The Kingmaker's Gambit: Why Steven King Deserves Coach of the Year The Australian Football League's coach of the year award has become a contentious issue, with Justin Longmuir and Steven King emerging as top contenders.
While Longmuir's Fremantle Dockers sit atop the ladder, Melbourne's King is quietly building a team that could potentially disrupt the established order.
King's ability to revitalize a struggling team is one reason why he deserves serious consideration for the award.