The West Coast Eagles will hold their AFLW Club Champion awards in Crown Perth’s Astral Ballroom on Friday evening.
The event will be livestreamed on westcoasteagles.com.au and the Official Club App.
Alongside the Club Champion Award, the club will also present the Club Champion Runner Up, Best Club Person, Emerging Talent Award and Trademark Player, voted by the playing group.
The Club Champion is voted by the Eagles’ coaching panel, with each player given a score after each round to determine the winner.
Take a look below at some of the top performers who will be in the running for awards on Friday night.
Charlotte Riggs
Second-year Eagle Charlotte Riggs had a breakout season, transitioning to a fulltime role in the ruck. The 20-year-old used her strength and agility to make an impact against some of the top rucks in the competition, showing her versatility with her aerial presence and clean hands around the contest.
Jaide Britton
Speedy midfielder Jaide Britton further solidified herself as an important contributor in the Eagles’ engine room, her endurance and work-rate highlighted throughout the season. The Peel Thunder product has developed into an important leader and voice for her young teammates, and she continues to set the standard for the group, both on and off the field.
Charlie Thomas
Co-captain Charlie Thomas continues to show why she is one of the most respected defenders in the competition, averaging career-highs in marks inside 50, marks on a lead and spoils in 2026. Her football IQ and ability to read the play have helped stop an opposition team’s momentum on multiple occasions this season. In her second year in the leadership role, Thomas has gone from strength to strength and continues to lead by example.
Ella Roberts
Star midfielder Ella Roberts once again shone in 2026, averaging 21.7 touches, 5.8 tackles and a career-high five clearances for the season. Roberts starred in round five against Brisbane, notching up an incredible 34 touches and 11 clearances, both career-bests. She was awarded her second Derby Medal for her outstanding performance in the Eagles’ historic victory over Fremantle in round eight and finished sixth in the League for centre clearances.
Amy Franklin
Amy Franklin has had a career-best year, averaging 10 disposals, 2.1 marks, 1.9 inside 50s, and finished the season with a team-high 13 goals from 11 games. Her power and strong hands in a marking contest made her a formidable key forward for the Eagles, and she continues to develop in her role from week to week.
Bella Lewis
Bella Lewis has excelled in her co-captaincy role, the experienced midfielder managing a career-high 28 disposals against GWS in the opening round and averaging a career-best 3.1 score involvements this season. The one-club stalwart played her 75th game in the blue and gold in round 12, becoming just the second AFLW Eagle to reach the inspiring milestone, behind inaugural Eagle Emma Swanson.
Lucia Painter
Powerful forward-mid Lucia Painter stepped up another level in her second season in the blue and gold, averaging 13.5 disposals, 2.6 marks, 4.7 tackles, 2.3 clearances and 2.5 intercept possessions, all career-highs. She starred in the Eagles round 12 matchup with Hawthorn, managing 23 touches, eight tackles and seven clearances, and finished fifth in the League for pressure acts.
