Australian National League Awards 2010/2011

[kevrenor]

There are three main categories: ​

Westfield W-League ​

Sydney FC’s youngster Kyah Simon has scoped the pool in the Westfield W-League awards claiming the esteemed Julie Dolan Medal, the Young Player of the Year, and the Hummel Golden Boot Award in Sydney tonight. ​

The clutch of awards capped off a stellar season for Simon scoring 11 goals in 12 matches. ​

Simon’s Sydney FC team mate Heather Garriock received the Goal of the Year Award for her finish to a beautifully constructed team effort in the opening round of the season against Brisbane Roar at Ballymore Stadium. ​

Although Sydney FC lost the Westfield W-League 2011 Grand Final, Head Coach Alen Stajcic was named the Westfield W-League Coach of the Year. ​

Canberra United and Westfield Matilda’s goalkeeper Lydia Williams was named the Goalkeeper of the Year ​

Melbourne Victory claimed the Fair Play Award for the accruing the least number of yellow and red cards. ​

Kate Jacewicz picked up the Referee of the Year award after earlier this year receiving her FIFA referees badge. ​

Hyundai A-League ​

Adelaide United’s Argentinean midfielder Marcos Flores has taken out the prestigious Johnny Warren Medal at the Hyundai A-League 2010/11 Awards Night held in Sydney tonight. ​

Flores received 618 votes from his playing peers, well ahead of Brisbane Roar’s duo of Thomas Broich (495 votes) and Matt McKay (432). ​

Central Coast Mariners Goalkeeper Mathew Ryan was presented the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award with Adelaide United striker Sergio van Dijk collecting the Reebok Golden Boot Award courtesy of his 16 goal haul during the regular season. ​

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(CC Mariners goalkeeper Mathew Ryan - Young Player of the Year signs autographs for his fans)

After claiming the Premiers’ Plate with a record breaking unbeaten streak, Brisbane Roar FC picked up four (4) awards with Ange Postecoglou receiving the Coach of the Year Award, Michael Theoklitos the Goalkeeper of the Year Award, Erik Paartalu the SOLO Goal of the Year Award, and the Brisbane team also receiving the Fair Play Award for accruing the least number of yellow and red cards. ​

Matthew Breeze picked up the Zurich HAL Referee of the Year award, an accolade that he last won in 2008/09. ​

National Youth League ​

Gold Coast United Youth team captain, Steven Lustica, was named the National Youth League 2010/11 Player of the Year. ​

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[MrCelery]

Breeze? WTF??????

Well done Matty Ryan though. Well deserved.

 

[midfielder]

Strange smell in the air with .... Breeze ... getting the gong...

 

[pjennings]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/aleagues-best-player-gong-swept-up-by-flores-20110306-1bjkd.htmlWrite up in the SMH thius morning

A-League's best player gong swept up by Flores

Sebastian Hassett
March 7, 2011

ADELAIDE UNITED midfielder Marcos Flores was last night named as the A-League player of the year, capping a great season for the Argentinian import.

Flores received 618 votes from his fellow players, beating competition from Brisbane Roar midfielder Thomas Broich [495 votes] and Roar captain Matt McKay [432 votes]. Players from Brisbane and Adelaide dominated the voting, with eight of the top 10 spots taken by players from those clubs.

Amazingly, not a single player from Central Coast made the top 10 despite the club finishing second in the regular season and qualifying for the grand final.

However, the Mariners did have a victory of sorts with goalkeeper Matthew Ryan named young player of the year, while Adelaide's Sergio van Dijk won the golden boot for topping the scoring charts with 16 goals.