2013 Defensive Player of the Year

The 2013 Defensive Player of the Year Award is one of the Awards to be given out for the 2012-2013 season.

This award should go to the player who has demonstrated the greatest defensive contribution to his or her team in the 2012-2013 season. All players are eligible for this award.

Eligible Candidates

• Aaron Murray (Ram, F/C, KCC)
• Admiral May (Maine Coon Cat, G, ALB)
• Adolfa Girau Girau (Otorongo, G/F, LOR)
• Adrian McCormick (Badger, F, TAL)
• Aesop Tecumseh (Northern Pike, G, MON)
• Ain Iannizzi (Cougar, F, BGR)
• Aina La'ia (Lemur, G, WPG)
• Aisha Melbourne (Mink, F/C, LOR)
• Karl Chiklak (Moose, C, SFW)
• Alan Murphy (Kangaroo, F, PIT)
• Allen Sharp (Spotted Hyena, G/F, NWK)
• Alyssia Silverman (Red Vixen, G, SFW)
• Ambrose Slade (Eurasian Lynx, G, HNT)
• Ana Azara (Snow Leopard, G, GAL)
• Niclas Novak (Kit Fox, G, BAL)
• Benny Rivers (Black Bear, F, MON)
• Angelo Dolph (Skunk, G, PLY)
• Annika Jung (Archaeopteryx, G, TEN)
• Anthony Boris (Tasmanian Devil, F, SFW)
• Anthony Rios (Raccoon, G/F, ALB)
• Antonio Garza (Milkweed Locust, C, WPG)
• Antony Rufkin (Fennec Foxtaur, F, WPG)
• Aragon Fisher (Otter, G, TEN)
• Aristotle T. Zechariah (English Mastiff, C, BGR)
• Arturo de la Rosa (Duck, F, DAK)
• Bailey Brisbane (Catahoula Leopard Hound, G, MON)
• Bali Mahi (Peacock, G, BLV)
• Elijah Woodruff (Beaver, F, TEN)
• Alejandro Perez (Ram, G, PLY)
• Lucas Dupre (Red Fox, G, BLV)
• Barú Greene (Rottweiler, F/C, BLV)
• Ridley Madison (North American Beaver, G/F, BAL)
• Bianca Morsy (Cat, G/F, PLY)
• Bill Bent (Armadillo, G, LOR)
• Billie Joe McHat (Raccoon, F, KCC)
• Jimmy Mavis (Mule, F/C, SJT)
  • Patrick Suarez's mention
• Blanc Mange (Wolf (White wolf), F, BGR)
• Blythe Nacht (Red Fox [silver phase], G, DAK)
• Bobby Baylor (Polar Bear, F/C, ALK)
• Neil Charlton (Snowy Egret, F, BLV)
  • Donald Smith's #4 pick
• Bobby-Rae Brine (Stingray, G, GAL)
• Brad Zimmerman (Hare, G, KCC)
• Brandon Dreyvus (Opossum, F, KCC)
• Brax Trenor (Grey Hare, F, BAL)
• Bruce Bounder (Hare, G, WPG)
• Mitchell Redding (Rabbit, G, DAK)
  • Donald Smith's #5 pick
• Carl Esteban (Jaguar, G/F, ALK)
• Carlos Syevens-Quiles (Calico Cat, F, TAL)
• Caspian Rhos (Pembroke Welsh Corgi, C, SPO)
• Charles Burgh (Polar Bear, C, KCC)
• Edward Hudson (Coyote, F, TAL)
• Cheeto Wolfote (Wolfote, G, PLY)
• Chester Blackwater (American Alligator, G/F, PIT)
• Charles Neal (Chipmunk, G, SJT)
• Christopher Zwischenberger (Tabby Cat, F, PLY)
• David Hodge (Maned Wolf, C, DAK)
• Clarice Hart (Maine Coon Cat, F, SPO)
• Clyde Everly (Pig, C, KCC)
• Cliff Matthiews (Canadian Lynx, G, ALK)
• Clyde Moerke (Black Footed Ferret, F, EDM)
• Conrad Schaefer (German Shepherd, F, BGR)
• Constantine Jones (Raven, C, ALK)
• Corey Allen (Dog, F, LVG)
• Craig Reinhardt (Black Panther, F/C, LVG)
• Crosby Sutters (Genet, F/C, SAS)
• Crystal Summers (Cheetah, G, PIT)
• D'Angelo MacQuilkin (Lion, G, HNT)
• Daius Aurelias (Lion, F/C, LVG)
• Damien Nathaniel (Hyena, F, ALB)
• Dan Ira (Armadillo, F/C, PIT)
• Daniel Lincoln (Antelope, F, BGR)
• Daniel Quvianuq (Polar Bear, C, DAK)
• Dante Blackwood (Cassowary, F, PIT)
• Daphne Milos (Osprey, G, TAL)
• Darius Cole (Alligator, C, PLY)
• Sebastian Spelt (Mongoose, G, KCC)
• Dave New (Cat, F, EDM)
• David Denvir (Cat, C, PLY)
• David Immel (Hawk, G, MON)
• Dayron DeBose (Dingo, F, SAS)
• Delano Happersburg (Boar, F/C, BGR)
• Dennis !Xabbu (Spotted Giraffe, C, DAK)
• Deshaun Rayban (Labrador Husky, G/F, BAL)
• Desmond Macon (Siberian Tiger, F, WIL)
• Devon Kellendyne (Cacomistle, G, SJT)
• Dante Perry (Ox/Bull, C, SJT)
• Dhyana Kapur (Asian Palm Civet, G, NWK)
• Dirk Von Stryker (German Giant Rabbit, C, WPG)
• Donell Macon (Siberian Tiger, C, SJT)
  • Patrick Suarez's #2 pick
• Doral (Gecko, G/F, SPO)
  • Donald Smith's #3 pick
• Theodore Dunn (Black Cat, G/F, PIT)
• Doug Bentham (Weasel, G, DAK)
• Doug Day (Golden Retriever, C, PLY)
• Doug Dramson (Wolverine, F, WPG)
• Douglas Smith (Coyote, G, ALB)
• Dudley Clark (Bull, C, WPG)
• Dylan Redfield (Red Deer, F, DAK)
• Eric Schmidt (Wolverine, G, MON)
• Eleanor Rigby (Deer, G, WIL)
• Eric Logan (Bull Elephant, C, WIL)
• Erich Haber (Mink, C, LOR)
  • Patrick Suarez's mention
• Ericka Layland (White Mare, G/F, WIL)
• Erin Wilcox (Spirit Bear, F/C, LVG)
• Eva Georgietta (Lioness, G, BGR)
• Evan Ashton (Lion, F, BAL)
• Eve Pasillas (American Crocodile, F/C, BAL)
• Ezra Rosenbaum (Lioness, G, GAL)
• Fenruss Brylee (Black Wolf, F/C, DAK)
• Fernando Cevallos (Anteater, C, ALK)
• Forrest Stanley (Wolf, F/C, BAL)
• Frans Richter (Grey Wolf, G, PLY)
• Fritz Jansen (Paint Horse, G, BLV)
• Gary Ridge (Otter, G/F, ALB)
• Gary Wells (Turtle, G, GAL)
• Georgette Hawyer (Fennec Fox, G, GAL)
• Gerald Puck (Coyote, G, HNT)
• Gerry Cross (Mink, F/C, GAL)
• Rick Wick (Lizard, G, SPO)
• Sebastian Grey (Jaguarundi, G/F, BLV)
• Gloria Johnson (Red Fox, G, BAL)
• Godfrey Zindendel (Goat, F, SFW)
• Azizi Salah (Hippopotamus, C, MON)
• Gordon Reilly (Moose, F/C, BGR)
• Griff Rasputin (Kodiak Bear, C, TEN)
• Hasim Abdul-Wahad (Giraffe, F/C, LOR)
• Hassan Kamal (Camel, C/F, HNT)
  • Donald Smith's mention
• Deedee Williamson (Chicken, G, PIT)
• Holly Barker (Boxer Dog, G/F, ALB)
• Howie Fraser (Orangutan, F, ALK)
• Huckens Storrs (Raccoon, F, TEN)
• Ian Histon (Leopard, G, LOR)
• Ione Estrada (Chameleon, G/F, GAL)
• Ivana Tretiak (Polar Bear, F/C, SFW)
• Jack Hinks (Landseer Dog, C, BLV)
• Frank London (Wolf, F/C, KCC)
• Baker Ortiz (Donkey, C, TAL)
• Jack Wayans (Black Labrador, F, DAK)
• Jacob McLee (Gray Wolf, F/G, LOR)
• Jada Minucci (Siberian Husky, G, BAL)
• Jaeger Lewandowski (Mandrill, G, BGR)
• Oliver Vance (Swift Fox, G, TAL)
• Jakob Spitz (Finnish Spitz, G, ALK)
• Petr Sek (Red Fox, G, SPO)
• James Frestrikial (Brown Bear, C, EDM)
• Jamie Velasquez (Seagull, G/F, TEN)
• Jarrod Frola (Cat, F, WIL)
• Jason Gilliam (Wolf, F, TEN)
• Jason Peterson (Spotted Hyena, C, ALB)
• Jasper Witham (Bear, C, BGR)
• Jeff Pellham (Duck, G/F, LOR)
• Jeff Random (Pit Bull, G, TEN)
• Jim McCormick (Badger, G/F, HNT)
• Margo Newsome (Badger, F, KCC)
• Coburn Richardson (Roadrunner, G, BAL)
• Joey Juloni (Leopard, G, SJT)
• Luka Beller (Schnauzer, F, SJT)
• John Smith (Dog [White Labrador Retriever], G, TAL)
• Steven Standard (Stoat, G, HNT)
• Jonathan Sirhan (Lion, G/F, PLY)
• Jorge Gonzalez (Jaguar, C, ALB)
• Joshua Koda (White Tiger, C, SJT)
• Julia Fernández (Kinkajou, G, ALK)
• Alonzo Murillo (Black Panther, F/C, SAS)
• Justin Links (Yorkshire Terrier, G/F, LVG)
• Kamakani Iona (Red Panda, G/F, PIT)
  • Donald Smith's mention
• Gunther Klaus (Cougar, F/C, MON)
• Karre Roark (Coyote, G, SAS)
• Kasa Yalenchka (Snow Leopard, G, PLY)
• Kelvin Lennon (Cocker Spaniel, F, SPO)
• Kenta Yamashita (Hedgehog, F/C, LVG)
• Kinny DeMarcus (Hairy Bush Viper, G/F, BLV)
• Franz Volker (Doberman, G, TAL)
• Kurtis Avaneson (Aardvark, F/C, GAL)
• Rob Jacobs (Jungle Wolf, F, TEN)
• L.V. McDyess (Black Panther, G, BGR)
• Justin Destrier (Stallion, C, SAS)
• Lance Freewell (Clouded Leopard, C, NWK)
• Lance Rex (Komodo Dragon, F/C, KCC)
• Lance Wildfyre (Rabbit, G, ALB)
• Lawrence Scott-Raynor (Mountain Goat, G/F, SFW)
• Leah Barsky (Alaskan Malamute, F, MON)
• Lee Evans (Great Dane, F, NWK)
• Lenny Graham (Wolf, G, BAL)
• Robert Murray (Coydog, F, EDM)
• Leo Brovell (Pitbull, G, SJT)
• Leo Seppala (WolfDog, G, ALK)
• Renard Mackenzie (Fox, F/C, WIL)
• Leonardo De Hugo (Lion, G, LOR)
• Les Moore (Rabbit, G, KCC)
• Li Ho Fook (Red Panda, G, LVG)
• Barry Aldran (Rhinoceros, C, LOR)
• Lilana Kapuur (Sun Bear, F, EDM)
• Sunny Flores (Flamingo, F, BLV)
• Logan Scott (Okapi, G/F, SJT)
• Louise Ellenberger (Brown Swiss Cow, F/C, BLV)
• Loyd Harus (Pinto Horse, F/C, TAL)
• Lucinda Washington (Himalayan Wolf, G, NWK)
• Luukas Hirvonen (Cougar, G, SAS)
• Mae Krapf (Boxer, G, BLV)
• Makena Seymour (Giraffe, F/C, TEN)
• Marco Antonio Formigão (Giant Anteater, G, PIT)
• Marcus Baylor (Polar Bear, G/F, ALK)
• Maryanne Whittman (Spotted Hyena, G, SFW)
• Mark Ferramin (Ferret, C, EDM)
• Marko Sly (Raccoon, F, EDM)
• Marron Gwosdz (Arctic Vixen, G, WIL)
• Maggie Seton (Sheep, F, SPO)
• Mathiyazhagan Balasubramaniam (Malabar Giant Squirrel, F, BAL)
• Maximilian Piers (Pelican, F/C, LOR)
• Merill Providence (Raccoon-taur, G, SPO)
• Maria Rojas (Donkey, F, SFW)
• Michael Honorable (Wolf, F, PLY)
• Michael Porter (Mallard, F/C, SFW)
• Miguel Mendoza (Blue-and-Yellow Macaw, C, NWK)
• Mika Ziggler (Otter, F/C, SPO)
• Mike Lee (Puma, F, WPG)
• Mikhail Lobochevski (Musk Deer, F, WPG)
• Milton Dianna (Mink, F, SAS)
• Danny Cruz (Kangaroo, F, HNT)
• Mitch Ruffcorn (Muskrat, G, PLY)
• Monty Silverthorn (Pine Marten, G, SAS)
• Narkissa Kassius (Ringtail Lemur, G, EDM)
• Nathan Robinson (Sidewinder, F/C, WPG)
• Nathan Spinner (Iguana, F, BLV)
  • Patrick Suarez's #5 pick
• Neil LaRocca (Black Cat, C, TAL)
• Neil Warren (Nile Monitor, G, ALK)
• Nektarios Straka (Eurasian Lynx, F, WPG)
• Alvero Diaz (Caiman, G, LVG)
• Nick Nwabudike (Elephant, C, WIL)
  • Patrick Suarez's #3 pick
• Nickie Robespierre (Fox, G, SFW)
• Nicky Brown (Cockatoo, F, BGR)
• Nikki Holmes (Tiger, G, HNT)
• Nina Lime (Wolf, G/F, HNT)
• Njau Mbadinuju (Zebra, G/F, DAK)
• Noah Brink (Prevost's Squirrel, G, EDM)
• Pohu Ka'aholo (Orca, C, MON)
• Olya Gala (Siberian Husky, G, BLV)
• Omar Castilla (Snake, C, GAL)
• Omar Pink (Saluki, F, SAS)
• Otto Okkonen (Dragon, F/C, WIL)
• Ozzie Templeton (Cardinal, F/C, EDM)
• Paul Schäfer (German Shepherd, G, SAS)
• Saul Tortuga (Otter, C, TEN)
  • Patrick Suarez's mention
• Pete Ducker (Platypus, G, PIT)
• Parker Davids (Cougar, F, SJT)
• Pat Winters (Spotted Skunk, G, KCC)
• Phil Grandon (Mouse, G, PIT)
• Phineas Jackson (Crocodile, F, TAL)
• Pura Doris Quaatsch (Zebra, G, SJT)
• Quentin Ramsey Jr. (Raccoon, F, LOR)
• Quintessa Hartnett (Leopard, C, GAL)
• Quovaedis Broyles (Siamese Cat, F, HNT)
• Ned Pritchard (Bullfrog, G, PIT)
  • Patrick Suarez's #4 pick
  • Donald Smith's #1 pick
• Randy Osbourne (Giraffe, F/C, PLY)
• Maurice York (Rat, G/F, TAL)
• Redawn Fenwatcher (Red Panda, G, DAK)
• Reggie Coale (Canine [Dalmatian], G, KCC)
• Noah McField (Bloodhound, G/F, KCC)
• Remy Belgique (Belgian Tervuren, G/F, TAL)
• Renard Antouille (Boar, F, LOR)
• Riccardo Vega (Maned Wolf, F, NWK)
• Richard Maxwell (Deer, F, SFW)
• Rick Longley (Dingo, G/F, DAK)
• Ricky Beltran (Rabbit, F, GAL)
• Riley Forgets Nothing (Raccoon, G/F, ALB)
• Robert McGlynn (Chameleon, G, NWK)
• Rocky Couture (Lynx, G, EDM)
• Rodger Umaechi (Husky, F, ALB)
• Rolf Sweetser (Cocker Spaniel, G, EDM)
• Ron Williamson (Skunk, F, TEN)
• Rosemary Swinton (Doberman, G, NWK)
• Roxanne Proctor (Fossa, G/F, SAS)
• Rudiger Schoenwaldd (Badger, F, TAL)
• Rudy Pimona (Sea/River Otter Hybrid, C, SAS)
• Ryan Malone (Kangaroo, G, DAK)
• Ryan Thatcher (American Beaver, G/F, TEN)
• Ryota Akanishi (Siberian Tiger, F, GAL)
• Sage Silverspine (Hyena, G/F, EDM)
• Sam Wallace (Groundhog, G, LVG)
• Samantha Anderson (Bunny, G, LVG)
• Sammy Sickstra (Cougar, G/F, NWK)
• Samuel Roberts (Clydesdale, C, BAL)
• Sandy DiTullio (Golden Retriever, G, PLY)
• Sandy Leaf (Sable, F, LVG)
• Sanford Teeson (Raccoon, G, EDM)
• Sarah Lancaster (Cheetah, G, GAL)
• Sasha Ivanovich (Lynx, F, WIL)
• Scott Parsons (Otter, G, MON)
• Scott Paulichek (Fisher, F, ALK)
• Serhan Tevetoğlu (Turkish Angora Cat, F/C, LOR)
• Seria Delgado (White Wolf, F, ALB)
• Ray Rhodes (Gecko, F, MON)
• Shane Rufus (Red Wolf, G, MON)
• Shaun Juno (Gazelle, F, ALK)
• Shawn Berg (Bernese Mountain Dog, C, PIT)
• Sheila Andrews (Grizzly Bear, F/C, NWK)
• Sherman Downward (Porcupine, F/C, KCC)
• Shou Masaru (Shiba Inu, G, LVG)
• Silas Rand (Squirrel, G, WIL)
• Silvia Windcreek (Silver Hare, G, BAL)
• Simon Thal (Aurochs, C, MON)
• Sonja Tinker (Skunk, F/C, WPG)
• Stefan Kiković (Porcupine, C, LVG)
  • Patrick Suarez's #1 pick
  • Donald Smith's mention
• Stephanie Beck (Deer, G, DAK)
• Ben Bailey (Rooster, F/C, HNT)
• Steven Munt (Warthog, C, BLV)
• Stripes Quinn (Tiger, G, PIT)
• Susan Kruegar (Raccoon, F/C, TAL)
• Sven Ketsoian (European Otter, G, ALB)
• Svenia von Thomassen (Taur Lioness, C, SPO)
• Tatiana Trotsky (Horse, C, PIT)
• Tay McKie (Flea, G, SFW)
• Taylor Chinquapin (Raccoon, F, SJT)
• Telki Holland (Chinchilla, G, HNT)
• Teo Masalia (Black Panther, G, WIL)
• Terrell Vora (Honey Badger, F, DAK)
  • Patrick Suarez's mention
• Theodore Sanftner (Prairie Dog, G, SPO)
• Thurl Sparhawk (Bobcat, G/F, TEN)
• Timur Tomilin (Mammoth, C, GAL)
• Tina McCall (Fennec Fox, G, WIL)
• Toby Papanastasopoulos (Skunk, F, SAS)
• Todd Hu (Eastern Dragon, C, HNT)
• Jon Washington (Husky/Fox, F, MON)
• Tony Williams (Gazelle, G/F, NWK)
• Tracy Law (Lioness, C, MON)
• Trevor Crawford (Flying Fox, G/F, GAL)
• Oliver King (Goat, F, HNT)
• Cutler Briar (Porcupine, F, BGR)
• Urayak Monogoyak (Wolverine, F, SJT)
• Valencia Zeraus (Lioness, G, NWK)
• Vera La Tiérra (Red Vixen, G, WIL)
• Victor Chiroptera (Vampire Bat, G/F, LVG)
• Stephan Soro (Red Fox, G, SFW)
• Victoria Ling (Panda, F, EDM)
• Vincent Maraundi (Caracal, G/F, SFW)
• Vishnu Cross (Grey Tuxedo Cat, G, LOR)
• Vladimir Katja (Wolverine, G/F, SPO)
• Wagner Vaughters (Coyote, G, WPG)
• Roofus Rachet (Wallaby, G, BGR)
• Walter Calloway (Sheep, G, SPO)
• Walter Robinson (Hyena, C, ALB)
• Wendy Brown (Saber-toothed Tiger, G, SJT)
• Wescot Yobia (Binturong (Bearcat), F/C, LVG)
  • Donald Smith's mention
• Wiley Twaddle (Woodchuck, G, WIL)
• William Handon (Panther, F/C, BGR)
• William Keen (Coyote, G/F, ALK)
• William Tate (Bull, F/C, HNT)
• Wilter Strider (Grey Kangaroo, F, ALK)
• Xau Xian-Xu (Octopus, C, BAL)
• Jackson Nuez (Squirrel, G/F, SPO)
• Yves Carbonneau (Arctic Fox, G/F, WPG)
• Zoie Wilds (African Hunting Dog, G, WPG)
  • Patrick Suarez's mention
  • Donald Smith's #2 pick