The Kevin Sheedy Medal is the award given to the Greater Western Sydney Giants player determined to have been the " best and fairest" throughout an AFL season. The award is named after the club's inaugural coach, Kevin Sheedy. [1] The inaugural winner of the award was Callan Ward, one of the club's first captains. [2]
Recipients
| Denotes current player | ||||||
| Season | Player(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Callan Ward | [2] |
| 2013 | Jeremy Cameron | [3] |
| 2014 | Shane Mumford | [4] |
| 2015 | Heath Shaw | [5] |
| 2016 | Toby Greene | [6] |
| 2017 | Josh Kelly | [7] |
| 2018 | Lachie Whitfield | [8] |
| 2019 | Tim Taranto | [9] |
| 2020 | Nick Haynes | [10] |
| Lachie Whitfield (2) | ||
| 2021 | Josh Kelly (2) | [11] |
| 2022 | Sam Taylor | [12] |
| 2023 | Toby Greene (2) | [13] |
Multiple winners
| Player | Medals | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Kelly | 2 | 2017, 2021 |
| Lachie Whitfield | 2 | 2018, 2020 |
| Toby Greene | 2 | 2016, 2023 |
References
- ^ [1] [ dead link]
- ^ a b "Greater Western Sydney co-captain Callan Ward claims Kevin Sheedy medal for club's best and fairest". Fox Sports (Australia). News Corp Australia. 6 September 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ^ Dampney, James (7 September 2013). "Cameron caps his year with Giant reward". afl.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ Cordy, Neil (5 September 2014). "Sydney premiership ruckman Shane Mumford claims GWS Giants best and fairest award". The Daily Telegraph. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- ^ Cordy, Neil (12 September 2015). "GWS Giants best and fairest won by Heath Shaw after outstanding season". The Daily Telegraph. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ^ Curley, Adam (7 October 2016). "Giant Toby Greene caps breakout year with Kevin Sheedy Medal". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- ^ Curley, Adam (6 October 2017). "Kelly caps stellar year with Giants B&F". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ Curley, Adam (5 October 2018). "Giant Whitfield rewarded for career-best year". AFL.com.au. Telstra. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ Curley, Adam (4 October 2019). "Young Giant stuns superstars to salute as club champion". AFL.com.au. Telstra. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ "History Made with Joint Kevin Sheedy Medallists". Gwsgiants.com.au. Telstra. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ Pegan, Martin (1 October 2021). "Gun GWS Giant Edges Superstar Teammate in thrilling B & F Count". AFL.com.au. Telstra. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Garb, Daniel (26 August 2022). "AA defender tops skipper to claim Giants' best". AFL.com.au. Telstra. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ "Greene Claims Second Sheedy Medal". gwsgiants.com.au. GWS Giants. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
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The Kevin Sheedy Medal is the award given to the Greater Western Sydney Giants player determined to have been the " best and fairest" throughout an AFL season. The award is named after the club's inaugural coach, Kevin Sheedy. [1] The inaugural winner of the award was Callan Ward, one of the club's first captains. [2]
Recipients
| Denotes current player | ||||||
| Season | Player(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Callan Ward | [2] |
| 2013 | Jeremy Cameron | [3] |
| 2014 | Shane Mumford | [4] |
| 2015 | Heath Shaw | [5] |
| 2016 | Toby Greene | [6] |
| 2017 | Josh Kelly | [7] |
| 2018 | Lachie Whitfield | [8] |
| 2019 | Tim Taranto | [9] |
| 2020 | Nick Haynes | [10] |
| Lachie Whitfield (2) | ||
| 2021 | Josh Kelly (2) | [11] |
| 2022 | Sam Taylor | [12] |
| 2023 | Toby Greene (2) | [13] |
Multiple winners
| Player | Medals | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Kelly | 2 | 2017, 2021 |
| Lachie Whitfield | 2 | 2018, 2020 |
| Toby Greene | 2 | 2016, 2023 |
References
- ^ [1] [ dead link]
- ^ a b "Greater Western Sydney co-captain Callan Ward claims Kevin Sheedy medal for club's best and fairest". Fox Sports (Australia). News Corp Australia. 6 September 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ^ Dampney, James (7 September 2013). "Cameron caps his year with Giant reward". afl.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ Cordy, Neil (5 September 2014). "Sydney premiership ruckman Shane Mumford claims GWS Giants best and fairest award". The Daily Telegraph. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- ^ Cordy, Neil (12 September 2015). "GWS Giants best and fairest won by Heath Shaw after outstanding season". The Daily Telegraph. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ^ Curley, Adam (7 October 2016). "Giant Toby Greene caps breakout year with Kevin Sheedy Medal". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- ^ Curley, Adam (6 October 2017). "Kelly caps stellar year with Giants B&F". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ Curley, Adam (5 October 2018). "Giant Whitfield rewarded for career-best year". AFL.com.au. Telstra. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ Curley, Adam (4 October 2019). "Young Giant stuns superstars to salute as club champion". AFL.com.au. Telstra. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ "History Made with Joint Kevin Sheedy Medallists". Gwsgiants.com.au. Telstra. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ Pegan, Martin (1 October 2021). "Gun GWS Giant Edges Superstar Teammate in thrilling B & F Count". AFL.com.au. Telstra. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Garb, Daniel (26 August 2022). "AA defender tops skipper to claim Giants' best". AFL.com.au. Telstra. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ "Greene Claims Second Sheedy Medal". gwsgiants.com.au. GWS Giants. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.