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Johnny Warren Medal

Johnny Warren Medal

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The Johnny Warren Medal is awarded to the best player of the Australian national soccer club competition. It was first awarded in the National Soccer League in 1990, and upon the NSL's demise in November 2004, was carried forward into the new national club competition, the A-League. It is named after former Australia national soccer team captain and tireless promoter of soccer in Australia, Johnny Warren.

The medal was previously determined by the votes of current players after rounds 9, 18 and 27.[1] The format was changed for the 2015-16 A-League season following consultation with all A-League clubs, the PFA and the Warren family.[1]

For the 2015–16 A-League season to determine the medal a new four body panel was introduced that independently vote on a 3–2–1 basis after each regular season match, which is consolidated into a single 3–2–1 vote. The four body panel consists of:[2]

  1. A technical football expert;
  2. A football media representative;
  3. A former professional player representative; and
  4. A combined vote from the match officials.

The eligible player(s) who receive the most votes for the regular season will determine the winner of the medal.

Since 2016 the award has been presented jointly with the Julie Dolan Medal at an event known as the Warren – Dolan Awards , where both A-League and W-League awards are presented.[3]

Eligibility

A player is ineligible to win the medal if they are:[2]

  • suspended as a result of receiving a direct red card in a match;
  • suspended as a result of a determination of a body under the Hyundai A-League Disciplinary Regulations;
  • convicted of an anti-doping offence;
  • found guilty of serious misconduct;
  • a Guest Player; and/or
  • found guilty of breaching an FFA Statute.

List of winners

NSL

A-League

Multiple winners

The following players have won the Johnny Warren Medal multiple times.

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See also


References

  1. "FFA expands Johnny Warren Medal voting panel". Hyundai A-League. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  2. "About FFA Football Federation Australia Awards Voting". Football Federation Australia. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  3. "FFA announces Dolan Warren Awards 2016". Football Federation Australia. 19 March 2016. Archived from the original on 27 October 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
  4. "Mark Viduka". Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Retrieved 3 June 2023. In Viduka's two seasons with the Melbourne Knights, he took out the Johnny Warren Medal for Player of the Year, Under 21 Player of the Year and the top goal scorer with 16 goals in the 1993/94 season and 21 in the 1994/95 season.
  5. Kulas, Damir (30 August 2016). "Days of pride and celebration: Melbourne Knights' glory years – Part II". The Corner Flag. ...with Marusic winning the 1997 Johnny Warren Medal while at Sydney United.
  6. "Interview Scott Chipperfield". Socceroos. Football Federation Australia. 28 June 2000. Winner of the WARREN MEDAL, as Player Of The Year.
  7. "Chippers - A more than deserving Hall of Famer". Socceroos. Football Federation Australia. 6 December 2012. Two titles with his beloved Wolves, two Johnny Warren Medals...
  8. "Strikers History". Brisbane Strikers. Retrieved 3 June 2023. Johnny Warren Medal: Fernando Rech (2001–02)
  9. Gatt, Ray (14 March 2006). "Despotovski named player of the year". The Australian via NewsBank.
  10. Henderson, Philip (27 February 2007). "Carle trumps Victory trio". Fox Sports. Archived from the original on 2 March 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2007.
  11. Bernard, Grantlay (7 March 2011). "United's Marcos Flores wins Johnny Warren medal". Herald Sun. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
  12. FitzGibbon, Liam (10 April 2012). "Brisbane Roar import Thomas Broich wins Johnny Warren Medal at A-League awards function in Sydney". foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 11 April 2012.

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