The Dolan Warren Awards are making a comeback for 2026! This is your opportunity to cast your votes for the players you think are most worthy of these esteemed accolades.
Below, you’ll find the nominees for the Ninja A-League awards, all ready for your vote.
Don’t delay! Voting closes at midnight on Friday 24th April!
Ninja A-League Award Nominations
eToro Playmaker of the Year (Fan Vote)
Highlighting the top creators in the Ninja A-League, the eToro Playmaker of the Year award includes the winners of the ‘Assist of the Month’ title from the regular season.
- Peta Trimis – Central Coast Mariners v Adelaide United (RD 1)
- Mary Stanić–Floody – Canberra United v Newcastle Jets (RD 9)
- Melina Ayres – Newcastle Jets v Melbourne City (RD 13)
- Avaani Prakash – Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix (RD 17)
- Brooke Nunn – Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC (RD 20)
VOTE HERE
Shark Fan Player of the Year (Fan Vote)
Nominated for the Shark Fan Player of the Year award are all players who received the Ninja A-League Player of the Month honour, alongside the top 10 players with the highest FotMob ratings from 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
VOTE HERE
During the season, a player was nominated each month for the Young Footballer of the Year award, with the eventual winner determined through a combination of an expert panel’s decision and fan votes. A ‘wildcard’ entry will also be included, representing the player with the most cumulative votes throughout the season who didn’t receive 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)
VOTE HERE
Isuzu UTE Goal of the Year (Panel + Fan Vote)
Highlighting the finest goals from a fantastic Ninja A-League season, the Isuzu UTE Goal of the Year shortlist features players who have received the individual Goal of the Month accolades during the regular season, alongside four additional goals recommended by an expert panel.
Monthly Award Winners:
- Rola Badawiya – Perth Glory v Brisbane Roar (RD2 – November)
- Peta Trimis – Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory (RD9 – December)
- Ava Piazza – Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix (RD11 – January)
- Amy Chessari – Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers (RD15 – February)
- Talia Younis – Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne City (RD20 – March/April)
Expert Panel Picks:
- Macey Fraser – Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix (RD5)
- Erin Healy – Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar (RD6)
- Talia Younis – Western Sydney Wanderers v Central Coast Mariners (RD7)
- Charlotte Lancaster – Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets (RD12)
- Melina Ayres – Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory (RD18)
VOTE HERE
Ninja A-League Save of the Year (Panel + Fan Vote)
This award celebrates the outstanding goalkeeping in the Ninja A-League! Featuring the top saves from an exhilarating season, the Save of the Year nominees are chosen by a specialist panel and then presented to you, the fans, for a final decision!
- Shamiran Khamis – Newcastle v Western Sydney Wanderers
- Claudia Jenkins – Adelaide United v Newcastle Jets
- Malena Mieres – Melbourne City v Sydney FC
- Sally James – Adelaide United v Canberra United
- Anna Leat – Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets
- Courtney Newbon – Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory
- Heather Hinz – Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix
- Heather Hinz – Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets
- Ilona Melegh – Western Sydney Wanderers v Adelaide United
- Teresa Morrissey – Perth Glory v Central Coast Mariners
VOTE HERE
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