The Mostyn Medal is an annual award given in the AFL Sydney. Named after Sam Mostyn, the first ever female AFL Commissioner, the medal is awarded to best and fairest player of the Women's Premier Division competition each year.
History edit
The award was first awarded in 2012 when the Sydney Women's AFL came under the umbrella of AFL Sydney, and was named the Mostyn Medal in 2015.[1] The medal is named after Sam Mostyn, the first ever female AFL Commissioner.[2]
It has been awarded annual since then, except in 2021, due to the cancellation of the 2021 AFL Sydney season due to the COVID-19 outbreak across Greater Sydney.[3]
Criteria and methodology edit
It is awarded to best and fairest player of the Women's Premier Division competition each year[4]
At the completion of each match, the field umpires combine to cast votes for the three best players on the ground in a 3-2-1 format. The player with the most votes at the end of the season is considered the Best and Fairest player and is awarded the Mostyn Medal.
Mostyn Medallists edit
| Year | Winner | Club | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Courtney Gum | UNSW-Eastern Suburbs Stingrays | 28 |
| 2013 | Madelane Collier | Wollongong Saints | 16 |
| 2014 | Stephanie Walker | Sydney University Bombers | 24 |
| 2015 | Amanda Farrugia (1)[5] | Macquarie University Warriors | 27 |
| 2016 | Nicola Barr[6] | Sydney University Bombers | 24 |
| 2017 | Amanda Farrugia (2)[5] | Macquarie University Warriors | 28 |
| 2018 | Pippa Smyth | Macquarie University Warriors | 17 |
| 2019 | Amanda Farrugia (3)[5] | Macquarie University Warriors | 25 |
| 2020 | Claudia Gunjaca[7] | UTS Bats | 16 |
| 2021 | Not Awarded[8] | ||
| 2022 | Sera Kaukiono | UNSW-Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs | 17 |
| 2023 | Maryanne Harley | Sydney University Students | 25 |
Multiple winners edit
| Medals | Player | Team | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Amanda Farrugia[5] | Macquarie University Warriors | 2015, 2017, 2019[5] |
Mostyn Medallists by club edit
| Club | Total Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Macquarie University Warriors | 4 | 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Sydney University Bombers/Students | 3 | 2014, 2016, 2023 |
| UNSW-Eastern Suburbs Stingrays/Bulldogs | 2 | 2012, 2022 |
| UTS Shamrocks/Bats | 1 | 2020 |
| Wollongong Saints | 1 | 2013 |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Football Operations Report". AFL Sydney. 2015. p. 6. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ "Mostyn Medal". AFL Sydney. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ "2021 AFL Sydney community football season cancelled". AFL Sydney. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
- ^ "Giants' AFLW skipper Farrugia retires". The Age. 24 November 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Farrugia Claims Third Mostyn Medal". gwsgiants.com.au. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ "Barr chosen by GWS as AFL Women's League Draft top pick". www.abc.net.au. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ "Giants players star in AFL Sydney, Canberra deciders". AFLW. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ "2021 AFL Sydney community football season cancelled". AFL Sydney. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.