The Glendinning–Allan Medal, formerly the Ross Glenndinning Medal, is awarded to the player judged best on ground in each Western Derby football match played between Fremantle Football Club and the West Coast Eagles.
It is named after former Western Australian footballers Ross Glendinning, a Brownlow Medallist with North Melbourne and the inaugural captain of the West Coast Eagles, and Ben Allan, a former Hawthorn premiership player and the inaugural Fremantle captain. The medal, initially named the Ross Glendinning Medal, was first presented in 2001. In 2018, the name was changed to acknowledge both Fremantle's and West Coast's inaugural captains.[1] Retrospective medals were also awarded to the best player from the initial 12 derbies between 1995 and 2000.[2] The medal is voted by selection of media representatives, and joint medals are presented in the event that more than one player finishes with the equal-highest number of votes.[3]
Fremantle's Paul Hasleby won the medal 4 times, currently the most by any player.
Multiple winners: edit
| Player | Won | Years |
|---|---|---|
 Paul Hasleby
|
4 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009 |
 Josh Kennedy
|
3 | 2016, 2017, 2020 |
| Shannon Hurn
|
3 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Lachie Neale
|
3 | 2014, 2015, 2018 |
| Michael Barlow
|
3 | 2010, 2013, 2013 |
| Matthew Pavlich
|
3 | 2008, 2008, 2012 |
| Chris Judd
|
3 | 2005, 2005, 2006 |
| Elliot Yeo
|
2 | 2018, 2024 |
| Lachie Schultz
|
2 | 2022, 2023 |
| Caleb Serong
|
2 | 2021, 2023 |
| Matt Priddis
|
2 | 2011, 2016 |
| Aaron Sandilands
|
2 | 2009, 2010 |
| Chad Fletcher
|
2 | 2002, 2004 |
| Drew Banfield
|
2 | 1997, 2001 |
| Glen Jakovich
|
2 | 1996, 2001 |
| Guy McKenna
|
2 | 1996, 1999 |
| Brett Heady
|
2 | 1995, 1995 |
Controversies edit
- Round 5, 2003: The five media selectors chose Ashley Sampi as the preferred recipient, but Glendinning overruled them and awarded the medal to Michael Gardiner.[5] In August 2023, the Eagles recognised Sampi with a retrospective medal after the West Australian Football Commission approved for Gardiner and Sampi to become joint winners.[6]
- Round 6, 2006: After Fremantle's narrow win, the medal was awarded to Chris Judd of West Coast, which attracted boos from the Fremantle fans in the crowd. Fremantle coach Chris Connolly criticised his club's supporters for the booing.[7]
- Round 3, 2007: Michael Braun finished his acceptance speech with "Let's have a fucking good year".[8] He was fined $5,000 by the AFL, who overruled the $500 penalty given to him by his club.[9][10]
- Round 6, 2018: The name of the medal at the time became a source of controversy due to the Fremantle Football Club's decision not to award it a week before their home derby because they felt that the name 'Ross Glendinning' alone did not reflect the club. It was later renamed the 'Glendinning–Allan Medal' after the inaugural captains of each team.[11]
References edit
- ^ Quartermaine, Braden (7 July 2018). "Derby medal deal struck". PerthNow. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Glendinning-Allan Medal confirmed - westcoasteagles.com.au". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ David Mundy and Michael Barlow share Ross Glendinning Medal honour | News.com.au
- ^ Fremantle Dockers [@freodockers] (15 August 2021). "Your Glendinning–Allan Medal winner, Caleb Serong 😍 #foreverfreo #RACDerby https://t.co/D0j9C0EK5V" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 20 August 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ McClure, Geoff (24 December 2003). "The awards award". The Age. Melbourne. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
- ^ O'Donoghue, Craig (4 August 2023). "Former West Coast Eagle Ashley Sampi to receive retrospective Glendinning-Allan medal at club function". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 4 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "Connolly gives Dockers fans a serve". ABC Sport. 7 May 2006. Archived from the original on 17 May 2006. Retrieved 15 February 2008.
- ^ "Michael Braun Ross Glendenning Medal Speach [sic]". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ "Eagles red-faced after Braun swears on stage". ABC News Online. 15 April 2007. Retrieved 15 February 2008.
- ^ "West Coast's Braun fined $5000 by AFL". The Sydney Morning Herald. 16 April 2007. Retrieved 15 February 2008.
- ^ "AFL Western Derby: West Coast, Fremantle agree to new name for Ross Glendinning Medal".