The Dolan Warren Awards are returning in 2026, offering you the opportunity to cast your vote for the players you think truly deserve these esteemed accolades.
Take a look at the list of awards and nominees from the Ninja A-League that you can support below.
Don’t delay! Voting concludes at midnight on Friday, 24th April!
Ninja A-League Award Nominations
eToro Playmaker of the Year (Fan Vote)
Celebrating the top talents in the Ninja A-League, the eToro Playmaker of the Year award is made up of the winners from each month’s ‘Assist of the Month’ during the regular season.
- Peta Trimis – Central Coast Mariners vs. Adelaide United (Round 1)
- Mary Stanić –Floody – Canberra United vs. Newcastle Jets (Round 9)
- Melina Ayres – Newcastle Jets vs. Melbourne City (Round 13)
- Avaani Prakash – Central Coast Mariners vs. Wellington Phoenix (Round 17)
- Brooke Nunn – Wellington Phoenix vs. Sydney FC (Round 20)
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Shark Fan Player of the Year (Fan Vote)
The nominees for the Shark Fan Player of the Year award include each Player of the Month from the Ninja A-League, alongside the top 10 players boasting the highest FotMob ratings of the season.
- Leticia McKenna – Melbourne City (November winner)
- Tijan McKenna – Perth Glory (December winner)
- Teresa Morrissey – Perth Glory (January winner)
- Bryleeh Henry – Melbourne City (February winner)
- Annalee Grove – Central Coast Mariners (March winner)
FotMob End of Season Rating – Top 10 Players:
- Teresa Morrissey – Perth Glory**
- Grace Jale – Wellington Phoenix
- Isabel Gomez – Central Coast Mariners
- Bethany Gordon – Canberra United
- Bente Jansen – Brisbane Roar
- Holly McNamara – Melbourne City
- Brooke Nunn – Wellington Phoenix
- Pia Vlok – Wellington Phoenix
- Makala Woods – Wellington Phoenix
- Momo Hayashi – Brisbane Roar
** Already nominated as a monthly winner
CAST YOUR VOTE HERE
Throughout the season, each month a player was nominated for the Young Footballer of the Year award, with the overall winner determined through a combination of an expert panel and fan votes. Additionally, a “wildcard” entry will be awarded to the player accumulating the most votes during the season without a monthly nomination.
- Shelby McMahon – Melbourne City (November)
- Grace Kuilamu – Brisbane Roar (December)
- Daisy Brown – Brisbane Roar (January)
- Emma Dundas – Newcastle Jets (February)
- Pia Vlok – Wellington Phoenix (March/April)
- Peta Trimis – Central Coast Mariners (Wildcard)
CAST YOUR VOTE HERE
Isuzu UTE Goal of the Year (Panel + Fan Vote)
Highlighting the most outstanding goals from an exceptional Ninja A-League season, the Isuzu UTE Goal of the Year award features players who have secured the Goal of the Month awards along with four additional goals selected by a panel of experts recommended as worthy of winning.
Monthly Award Winners:
- Rola Badawiya – Perth Glory vs. Brisbane Roar (Round 2 – November)
- Peta Trimis – Central Coast Mariners vs. Melbourne Victory (Round 9 – December)
- Ava Piazza – Brisbane Roar vs. Wellington Phoenix (Round 11 – January)
- Amy Chessari – Sydney FC vs. Western Sydney Wanderers (Round 15 – February)
- Talia Younis – Western Sydney Wanderers vs. Melbourne City (Round 20 – March/April)
Expert Panel Selections:
- Macey Fraser – Central Coast Mariners vs. Wellington Phoenix (Round 5)
- Erin Healy – Adelaide United vs. Brisbane Roar (Round 6)
- Talia Younis – Western Sydney Wanderers vs. Central Coast Mariners (Round 7)
- Charlotte Lancaster – Sydney FC vs. Newcastle Jets (Round 12)
- Melina Ayres – Newcastle Jets vs. Perth Glory (Round 18)
CAST YOUR VOTE HERE
Ninja A-League Save of the Year (Panel + Fan Vote)
This award recognises some of the finest goalkeeping performances in the Ninja A-League! Nominees for the Save of the Year are selected by our expert panel, before being presented to you, the fans, to choose the ultimate winner!
- Shamiran Khamis – Newcastle vs. Western Sydney Wanderers
- Claudia Jenkins – Adelaide United vs. Newcastle Jets
- Malena Mieres – Melbourne City vs. Sydney FC
- Sally James – Adelaide United vs. Canberra United
- Anna Leat – Wellington Phoenix vs. Newcastle Jets
- Courtney Newbon – Wellington Phoenix vs. Melbourne Victory
- Heather Hinz – Sydney FC vs. Wellington Phoenix
- Heather Hinz – Sydney FC vs. Newcastle Jets
- Ilona Melegh – Western Sydney Wanderers vs. Adelaide United
- Teresa Morrissey – Perth Glory vs. Central Coast Mariners
CAST YOUR VOTE HERE
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