Heyman leading the lines for the Mariners | (Credit: Cam Wheeler) Heyman leading the lines for the Mariners | (Credit: Cam Wheeler)

The second season of the Westfield W-League continued an exciting new era in women’s sport with stars of the games recognised for their outstanding contribution at the Westfield W-League Awards in Sydney, today.

Six players, two teams, one referee and two coach were amongst those honoured.

“We are very pleased with the second season of the Westfield W-League. It further cements the place of football for women and girls in the sporting landscape and gives talented female athletes a strong domestic competition,” said Buckley.

Westfield W-League Awards

  • Julie Dolan Medal: Player of the Year: Michelle Heyman, Central Coast Mariners

  • Players’ Player of the Year: Samantha Kerr, Perth Glory

  • Goalkeeper of the Year: Jillian Loyden, Central Coast Mariners

  • Young Player of the Year: (tied) Elise Kellond-Knight, Brisbane Roar and Ellyse Perry, Canberra United

  • Coach of the Year: (tied) Stephen Roche, Central Coast Mariners and Ray Junna, Canberra United

  • Referee of the Year: Kate Jacewicz

  • Golden Boot: Michelle Heyman

  • Goal of the Year: Samantha Kerr, Perth Glory – Round 8, Perth Glory v Sydney FC

  • Hat Trick Award: Michelle Heyman, Central Coast Mariners – Round 7, Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners and Tameka Butt, Brisbane Roar – Round 10, Newcastle United v Brisbane Roar

  • Fair Play Award: (tied) Sydney FC and Canberra United