Pia Vlok, the promising teenager from Wellington Phoenix, has received a nomination for the Young Footballer of the Year award for March/April in the Ninja A-League.
This 17-year-old forward has emerged as one of the standout talents in the league this season, making significant contributions to the Nix’s campaign.
With an impressive tally of six goals and three assists by the end of the regular season, Vlok played a crucial part in her team’s performance under Bev Priestman, helping them secure second place on the ladder and reach the finals for the first time in the club’s history.
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Joining Vlok on the shortlist is Shelby McMahon from Melbourne City, who previously received the November nomination for the same award.
Further enhancing the competition, Brisbane Roar’s Daisy Brown and Grace Kuilamu earned their nominations for December and January, respectively, while Emma Dundas from Newcastle Jets was named the February nominee.
The Ninja A-League Young Footballer of the Year award is an esteemed accolade presented annually to the top young player from Australia or New Zealand who is 19 years old or younger.
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The selection of Vlok as the Young Footballer of the Year nominee for March/April was made by a panel appointed by the Australian Professional Leagues (APL).
This panel consists of various media representatives and football specialists who cast their votes using a 3-2-1 scoring system at the conclusion of each nominated month throughout the season.
A wildcard nominee will be announced later this week, ahead of the voting for the Dolan Warren Awards.
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