2007, September 13, West Australian, Story and Photo “Bandy earns the top award again” and photo of Bandy receiving a $5,000 cheque. Athletic Claremont ruckman Daniel Bandy created history yesterday when he became the first multiple winner of the The West Australians WAFL footballer of the year. Bandy overcame 2 hamstrings this year to win the award. The 31 year old finished with 19 out of a possible 20 in the last 4 games. bandy finished on 39 votes, Brad Smith Subiaco on 31 and Anthony Jones third on 29.