Hall of Fame & Award Winners

AFL Central West celebrates its players, clubs, coaches, umpires and volunteers each year, recognising those who have delivered outstanding performances and contributions across the season.

Hall of Fame

The AFL Central West Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates the individuals who have made an exceptional and lasting contribution to football in the region.

It honours players, coaches, umpires, volunteers, and administrators whose impact has shaped the game’s history, strengthened its community, and elevated the standard of footy across the region.

Inductees represent the highest level of achievement and influence within AFL Central West, preserving their legacy for future generations.

Awards

A premiership is the ultimate prize in AFL, awarded to the team that wins the Grand Final at the end of the season. It recognises the competition’s champion for that year and is the highest achievement a club can earn.

The Best & Fairest award recognises a player who performs at a high level all season while showing strong sportsmanship & integrity. 

Coach of the Year recognises the coach who has displayed exceptional leadership, development of players, and a positive impact on their team and club throughout the season.

YEARSENIOR COACH OF THE YEARCLUB
2024Alex SparksBathurst Bushrangers
YEARJUNIOR COACH OF THE YEARCLUB
2024Matt WolfeBathurst Giants

The Leading Goal Kicker award recognises the player who records the highest goal tally across the season.

YEARSENIOR MEN TIER 1CLUBGOALS
2024  Timothy Hunter Bathurst Bushrangers56 Goals
YEARSENIOR MEN TIER 2CLUBGOALS
2024  Justin Kelly Cowra Blues47 Goals
YEARSENIOR WOMENCLUBGOALS
2024  Molly MayallDubbo Demons 24 Goals

The Umpire Awards celebrate the outstanding officials of the season.

YEARSENIOR UMPIRE OF THE YEARJUNIOR UMPIRE OF THE YEAR
2024Shaun RowlandsWilliam Sloan

Auskick Coordinator of the Year celebrates a coordinator who has shown exceptional dedication to delivering a fun, inclusive and well-run Auskick program, helping young players fall in love with the game.

YEAR AUSKICK COORDINATOR OF THE YEARCLUB
2024 ENZO SILVESTROORANGE TIGERS

Volunteer of the Year recognises an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to their club or league, going above and beyond to support the footy community and help the season run smoothly.

YEAR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEARCLUB
2024 Kass WhittonOrange Tigers
2024 Kathy Sloan Bathurst Giants


 

A Life Member award honours individuals who’ve shown outstanding, long-term service and made a lasting impact on their club or league.