Women's Footy 2025 Women's Player of the Year Leaderboard

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Last season, Isabel Dawes broke through to become the first women's player of the year to not have played in the first season of the AFLW. Can she go back to back or will former winner and runner-up Ally Anderson return to the top of the mountain? Will captain Breanna Koenen finally win her first one or will we have a surprise winner? And will the rookie of the year have an Irish flavour in Neasa Dooley or the 2024 draftee, Claudia Wright?

Previous winners and threads:

2024 - Isabel Dawes (42 votes)
2023 - Ally Anderson (38.5 votes)
2022 (Season 7) - Emily Bates (33 votes)
2022 (Season 6) - Emily Bates (46 votes)
2021 - Kate Lutkins (27 votes)
2020 - Emily Bates (10 votes)

 

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Round 1 Results:

BL 3.11.29 - HAW 4.9.33 at Brighton Homes Arena

5 Votes - Ellie Hampson (6 votes)
4 Votes - Jade Ellenger (5 votes)
3 Votes - Breanna Koenen (3 votes)
3 Votes - Isabel Dawes (3 votes)
3 Votes - Charlotte Mullins (3 votes)

Leaderboard after Round 1:

5 - Ellie Hampson
4 - Jade Ellenger
3 - Breanna Koenen
3 - Isabel Dawes
3 - Charlotte Mullins

 

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Round 2 Results:

FRE 5.5.35 - BL 17.3.105 at Fremantle Community Bank Oval

5 Votes - Tahlia Hickie (9 votes)
4 Votes - Breanna Koenen (7 votes)
4 Votes - Isabel Dawes (7 votes)
2 Votes - Natalie Grider (6 votes)
2 Votes - Courtney Hodder (6 votes)

Leaderboard after Round 2:

7 - Breanna Koenen (equal new leader)
7 - Isabel Dawes (equal new leader)
5 - Ellie Hampson
5 - Tahlia Hickie
4 - Jade Ellenger
3 - Charlotte Mullins
2 - Natalie Grider
2 - Courtney Hodder

 

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Round 3 Results:

BL 6.8.44 - CAR 9.4.58 at Brighton Homes Arena

5 Votes - Breanna Koenen (3 votes)
5 Votes - Natalie Grider (3 votes)
3 Votes - Ellie Hampson (2 votes)
3 Votes - Isabel Dawes (2 votes)
1 Vote - Tahlia Hickie (1 vote)
1 Vote - Jade Ellenger (1 vote)
1 Vote - Dakota Davidson (1 vote)
1 Vote - Ally Anderson (1 vote)
1 Vote - Courtney Hodder (1 vote)
1 Vote - Cathy Svarc (1 vote)
1 Vote - Ruby Svarc (1 vote) [first Women's Player of the Year votes awarded]

Everyone gets a vote this week! And it makes more work for me!

Leaderboard after Round 3:

12 - Breanna Koenen
10 - Isabel Dawes
8 - Ellie Hampson
7 - Natalie Grider
6 - Tahlia Hickie
5 - Jade Ellenger
3 - Charlotte Mullins
3 - Courtney Hodder
1 - Dakota Davidson
1 - Ally Anderson
1 - Cathy Svarc
1 - Ruby Svarc

 

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Round 4 Results:

ADE 6.2.38 - BL 6.5.41 at Norwood Oval

5 Votes - Jade Ellenger (8 votes)
5 Votes - Courtney Hodder (8 votes)
3 Votes - Charlotte Mullins (7 votes)
2 Votes - Isabel Dawes (6 votes)
2 Votes - Ally Anderson (6 votes)

Leaderboard after Round 4:

12 - Breanna Koenen
12 - Isabel Dawes (new equal leader)
10 - Jade Ellenger
8 - Ellie Hampson
8 - Courtney Hodder
7 - Natalie Grider
6 - Tahlia Hickie
6 - Charlotte Mullins
3 - Ally Anderson
1 - Dakota Davidson
1 - Cathy Svarc
1 - Ruby Svarc

 

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Round 5 Results:

BL 5.6.36 - NM 10.5.65 at Brighton Homes Arena

5 Votes - Courtney Hodder (4 votes)
4 Votes - Jade Ellenger (3 votes)
4 Votes - Orla O'Dwyer (3 votes)
4 Votes - Ally Anderson (3 votes)
1 Vote - Tahlia Hickie (2 votes)
1 Vote - Isabel Dawes (2 votes)
1 Vote - Shannon Campbell (2 votes)

Leaderboard after Round 5:

14 - Jade Ellenger (new leader)
13 - Courtney Hodder
13 - Isabel Dawes
12 - Breanna Koenen
8 - Ellie Hampson
7 - Natalie Grider
7 - Tahlia Hickie
7 - Ally Anderson
6 - Charlotte Mullins
4 - Orla O'Dwyer
1 - Dakota Davidson
1 - Cathy Svarc
1 - Ruby Svarc
1 - Shannon Campbell

 

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Round 6 Results:

WB 3.4.22 - BL 6.11.47 at Whitten Oval

5 Votes - Courtney Hodder (6 votes)
4 Votes - Ally Anderson (5 votes)
3 Votes - Breanna Koenen (3 votes)
3 Votes - Taylor Smith (3 votes)
1 Vote - Jennifer Dunne (2 votes)
1 Vote - Isabel Dawes (2 votes)
1 Vote - Shannon Campbell (2 votes)

Courtney's third best on ground in a row equals Ally Anderson's effort in 2023 and Emily Bates' performance in season 6 in 2022.

Leaderboard after Round 6:

18 - Courtney Hodder (new leader)
15 - Breanna Koenen
14 - Jade Ellenger
14 - Isabel Dawes
11 - Ally Anderson
8 - Ellie Hampson
7 - Natalie Grider
7 - Tahlia Hickie
6 - Charlotte Mullins
4 - Orla O'Dwyer
3 - Taylor Smith
2 - Shannon Campbell
1 - Dakota Davidson
1 - Cathy Svarc
1 - Ruby Svarc
1 - Jennifer Dunne

 

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Round 7 Results:

BL 7.12.54 - RIC 3.2.20 at Brighton Homes Arena

5 Votes - Courtney Hodder (3 votes)
5 Votes - Ally Anderson (3 votes)
3 Votes - Jennifer Dunne (2 votes)
2 Votes - Tahlia Hickie (1 vote)
2 Votes - Breanna Koenen (1 vote)
2 Votes - Jade Ellenger (1 vote)
2 Votes - Orla O'Dwyer (1 vote)
2 Votes - Natalie Grider (1 vote)
2 Votes - Neasa Dooley (1 vote) [first Women's Player of the Year votes awarded]
2 Votes - Cathy Svarc (1 vote)

Courtney sets the record for most best on ground performances in a row with four.

Leaderboard after Round 7:

23 - Courtney Hodder
17 - Breanna Koenen
16 - Ally Anderson
16 - Jade Ellenger
14 - Isabel Dawes
9 - Natalie Grider
9 - Tahlia Hickie
8 - Ellie Hampson
6 - Orla O'Dwyer
6 - Charlotte Mullins
4 - Jennifer Dunne
3 - Taylor Smith
3 - Cathy Svarc
2 - Neasa Dooley [best rookie]
2 - Shannon Campbell
1 - Dakota Davidson
1 - Ruby Svarc

 

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Round 8 Results:

GC 2.3.15 - BL 11.17.83 at People First Stadium

5 Votes - Jade Ellenger (8 votes)
5 Votes - Courtney Hodder (8 votes)
3 Votes - Isabel Dawes (7 votes)
2 Votes - Breanna Koenen (5 votes)
2 Votes - Ally Anderson (5 votes)

Leaderboard after Round 8:

28 - Courtney Hodder
21 - Jade Ellenger
19 - Breanna Koenen
18 - Ally Anderson
17 - Isabel Dawes
9 - Natalie Grider
9 - Tahlia Hickie
8 - Ellie Hampson
6 - Orla O'Dwyer
6 - Charlotte Mullins
4 - Jennifer Dunne
3 - Taylor Smith
3 - Cathy Svarc
2 - Neasa Dooley [best rookie]
2 - Shannon Campbell
1 - Dakota Davidson
1 - Ruby Svarc

 

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Round 9 Results:

BL 9.8.62 - PTA 4.9.33 at Brighton Homes Arena

5 Votes - Breanna Koenen (12 votes)
5 Votes - Courtney Hodder (12 votes)
3 Votes - Cathy Svarc (10 votes)
2 Votes - Jade Ellenger (9 votes)
1 Votes - Isabel Dawes (8 votes)

Leaderboard after Round 9:

33 - Courtney Hodder
24 - Breanna Koenen
23 - Jade Ellenger
18 - Ally Anderson
18 - Isabel Dawes
9 - Natalie Grider
9 - Tahlia Hickie
8 - Ellie Hampson
6 - Orla O'Dwyer
6 - Charlotte Mullins
6 - Cathy Svarc
4 - Jennifer Dunne
3 - Taylor Smith
2 - Neasa Dooley [best rookie]
2 - Shannon Campbell
1 - Dakota Davidson
1 - Ruby Svarc

 

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Round 10 Results:

ESS 2.4.16 - BL 7.12.54 at Windy Hill

5 Votes - Ally Anderson (9 votes)
4 Votes - Charlotte Mullins (8 votes)
3 Votes - Orla O'Dwyer (7 votes)
2 Votes - Tahlia Hickie (6 votes)
1 Vote - Neasa Dooley (3 votes)
1 Vote - Isabel Dawes (3 votes)
1 Vote - Ruby Svarc (3 votes)

Leaderboard after Round 10:

33 - Courtney Hodder
24 - Breanna Koenen
23 - Jade Ellenger
23 - Ally Anderson
19 - Isabel Dawes
11 - Tahlia Hickie
10 - Charlotte Mullins
9 - Natalie Grider
9 - Orla O'Dwyer
8 - Ellie Hampson
6 - Cathy Svarc
4 - Jennifer Dunne
3 - Taylor Smith
3 - Neasa Dooley [best rookie]
2 - Shannon Campbell
2 - Ruby Svarc
1 - Dakota Davidson

 

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Round 11 Results:

BL 6.9.45 - MEL 5.6.36 at Brighton Homes Arena

5 Votes - Sophie Conway (17 votes)
4 Votes - Isabel Dawes (16 votes)
3 Votes - Charlotte Mullins (14 votes)
2 Votes - Ally Anderson (12 votes)
1 Vote - Lily Postlethwaite (7 votes)

Leaderboard after Round 11:

33 - Courtney Hodder
25 - Ally Anderson
24 - Breanna Koenen
23 - Jade Ellenger
23 - Isabel Dawes
13 - Charlotte Mullins
11 - Tahlia Hickie
9 - Natalie Grider
9 - Orla O'Dwyer
8 - Ellie Hampson
6 - Cathy Svarc
5 - Sophie Conway
4 - Jennifer Dunne
3 - Taylor Smith
3 - Neasa Dooley [best rookie]
2 - Shannon Campbell
2 - Ruby Svarc
1 - Dakota Davidson
1 - Lily Postlethwaite

 

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Round 12 Results:

COL 5.2.32 - BL 6.16.52 at Victoria Park

5 Votes - Tahlia Hickie (8 votes)
4 Votes - Orla O'Dwyer (6 votes)
4 Votes - Isabel Dawes (6 votes)
4 Votes - Ally Anderson (6 votes)
4 Votes - Charlotte Mullins (6 votes)

Leaderboard after Round 12:

33 - Courtney Hodder
29 - Ally Anderson
27 - Isabel Dawes
24 - Breanna Koenen
23 - Jade Ellenger
17 - Charlotte Mullins
16 - Tahlia Hickie
13 - Orla O'Dwyer
9 - Natalie Grider
8 - Ellie Hampson
6 - Cathy Svarc
5 - Sophie Conway
4 - Jennifer Dunne
3 - Taylor Smith
3 - Neasa Dooley [best rookie]
2 - Shannon Campbell
2 - Ruby Svarc
1 - Dakota Davidson
1 - Lily Postlethwaite

 

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Qualifying Final Results:

MEL 6.7.43 - BL 9.2.56 at Ikon Park

As per recent seasons, finals matches will be worth 1.5 times more than the home and away season with grand final votes worth double, if that happens.

7.5 Votes - Ally Anderson (20 votes)
6 Votes - Isabel Dawes (13 votes)
4.5 Votes - Dakota Davidson (12 votes)
3 Votes - Charlotte Mullins (11 votes)
1.5 Votes - Ellie Hampson (8 votes)

Leaderboard after Qualifying Final:

36.5 - Ally Anderson (new leader) [best finals player]
33 - Courtney Hodder
33 - Isabel Dawes
24 - Breanna Koenen
23 - Jade Ellenger
20 - Charlotte Mullins
16 - Tahlia Hickie
13 - Orla O'Dwyer
9.5 - Ellie Hampson
9 - Natalie Grider
6 - Cathy Svarc
5.5 - Dakota Davidson
5 - Sophie Conway
4 - Jennifer Dunne
3 - Taylor Smith
3 - Neasa Dooley [best rookie]
2 - Shannon Campbell
2 - Ruby Svarc
1 - Lily Postlethwaite

 

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Preliminary Final Results:

BL 10.7.67 - CAR 5.2.32 at Brighton Homes Arena

7.5 Votes - Ruby Svarc (20 votes)
6 Votes - Isabel Dawes (17 votes)
4.5 Votes - Tahlia Hickie (14 votes)
3 Votes - Courtney Hodder (13 votes)
1.5 Votes - Ellie Hampson (6 votes)

Leaderboard after Preliminary Final:

39 - Isabel Dawes (new leader) [best finals player]
36.5 - Ally Anderson
36 - Courtney Hodder
24 - Breanna Koenen
23 - Jade Ellenger
20.5 - Tahlia Hickie
20 - Charlotte Mullins
13 - Orla O'Dwyer
11 - Ellie Hampson
9.5 - Ruby Svarc
9 - Natalie Grider
6 - Cathy Svarc
5.5 - Dakota Davidson
5 - Sophie Conway
4 - Jennifer Dunne
3 - Taylor Smith
3 - Neasa Dooley [best rookie]
2 - Shannon Campbell
1 - Lily Postlethwaite

 

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Grand Final Results:

NM 9.2.56 - BL 2.4.16 at Ikon Park

10 Votes - Isabel Dawes (18 votes)
8 Votes - Jade Ellenger (13 votes)
6 Votes - Charlotte Mullins (11 votes)
4 Votes - Jennifer Dunne (9 votes)
2 Votes - Breanna Koenen (7 votes)

Final Leaderboard

Winner, Lutkins Medallist for Best on Ground in a Grand Final and Best Finals Player - 49 votes - Isabel Dawes!
Runner Up - 36.5 votes - Ally Anderson
Third Place - 36 votes - Courtney Hodder
Best Rookie - 3 votes - Neasa Dooley

31 - Jade Ellenger
26 - Breanna Koenen
26 - Charlotte Mullins
20.5 - Tahlia Hickie
13 - Orla O'Dwyer
11 - Ellie Hampson
9.5 - Ruby Svarc
9 - Natalie Grider
8 - Jennifer Dunne
6 - Cathy Svarc
5.5 - Dakota Davidson
5 - Sophie Conway
3 - Taylor Smith
3 - Neasa Dooley [best rookie]
2 - Shannon Campbell
1 - Lily Postlethwaite

Random Notes

• Isabel Dawes sets a new record for total votes, beating Emily Bates' season in season 6, 2022.
• Courtney Hodder equals her best result of third from 2021.