Coleman Medal

All-Australian Awards recap: Awkward moment Swans star absent for huge honour

Charlie Curnow’s absence at the 2026 All-Australian Awards was glaringly obvious as the stage was bare during the Sydney Swans player’s introduction.

12:09pm Aug 25, 2026

Brent Daniels is heartbroken after GWS' loss to Brisbane.

Kingsley demands Giants 'support' Coleman medallist

GWS coach Adam Kingsley admitted his side need to work out how to "support" Jesse Hogan, after their shock five-point loss to Brisbane.

10:42pm Sep 14, 2024

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Harry McKay of the Blues celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Opening Round match between the Brisbane Lions and the Carlton Blues at The Gabba on March 08, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How an intense pre season 'routine' saved Blues gun

Carlton forward Harry McKay says an intense pre season in front of goal has given him a routine that no one can break in 2024.

11:46pm Mar 8, 2024

<p>With the number of star key forwards in the AFL this season set to grow even further, this year's Coleman Medal - the award for the league's top goal kicker - is marked as one that will be as tight as ever.</p><p>Despite Carlton making the medal their own across the last three years courtesy of Charlie Curnow (2022, 2023) and Harry McKay (2021), the dynamic Blues duo will no doubt find it tougher than ever to palm off competition in 2024.</p><p>Only Brendan Fevola (86 goals, 2009) and West Coast's Josh Kennedy (80 goals, 2016) have kicked more than 80 in a home-and-away season since Lance Franklin's incredible 102-goal year in 2008. </p><p>These are the 10 most likely players to take the Coleman Medal off current back-to-back winner Charlie Curnow – and perhaps crack the 80-goal mark before finals in doing so.</p> — 16

Who can catch Charlie? Top Coleman Medal dangers

Carlton superstar Charlie Curnow is the two-time reigning Coleman Medal winner, but these guys will push him in 2024.

2:54am Feb 21, 2024

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Charlie Curnow of the Blues celebrates a goal during the round 20 AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on July 28, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Why forward's new role could help Blues' flag tilt

Charlie Curnow has been elevated to Carlton's leadership group, as the reigning Coleman medallist hopes to add a premiership in 2024.

2:58am Feb 7, 2024

Carlton star Harry McKay has kicked almost as many behinds as goals through the first nine rounds

Blues star's 'vulnerability' lauded amid kicking woes

Carlton coach Michael Voss has shown support to struggling star Harry McKay after he opened up in a raw podcast interview.

7:48am Jun 1, 2023

Swans forward Lance Franklin speaks to his team mates.

'Incredibly stubborn' factor behind Swans' Buddy dilemma

Lance Franklin has struggled for form this season as the Swans sit in 14th. Jimmy Bartel believes it's a 'tough' situation.

6:40am May 15, 2023

Coleman Medal race down to four contenders

Richmond's Jack Riewoldt will claim a third Coleman Medal this weekend if he fends off AFL goalkicking rivals like Sydney's Lance Franklin.

10:27pm Aug 24, 2018

Lance Franklin

Buddy gets Coleman, All-Australian nod

Sydney star Lance Franklin kicked 18 goals in the last four rounds of the season, including a bag of 10 in the final round of the AFL season against Carlton.

9:12pm Aug 30, 2017

Sydney Swans

Buddy's brilliant 10 snares Coleman medal

Sydney Swans' Lance Franklin has won a fourth Coleman medal on the back of his 10-goal haul against Carlton, while West Coast's Josh Kennedy fell short.

10:20am Aug 27, 2017