The Geelong Advertiser Coaches Player of the Year is an award voted by each Senior coach on a 5,4,3,2,1 basis after each home and away game, acknowledging outstanding effort by an individual player in a season.

There are individual awards for the Bellarine FNL Seniors, Geelong FNL Seniors, and the Division 1 Senior Female Football competitions.

Drysdale vs Anglesea 

7 Nicholas Egan (Drysdale)

5 Luke Preece (Drysdale)

4 Christopher Tainton (Drysdale)

4 James Breust (Drysdale)

3 Lachlan Smith (Anglesea)

3 Jack Jenkins (Drysdale)

2 Cameron Delaney (Drysdale)

1 Will Batson (Anglesea)

1 Matt Piggott  (Drysdale)

Modewarre vs Queenscliff

8 Nat Matthews (Modewarre)

8 Josh Finch (Modewarre)

6 Matt McKim (Modewarre)

4 Caleb Whitley (Queenscliff)

2 Zac May (Modewarre)

1 Will Thrum (Modewarre)

1 Jonty Rush (Queenscliff)

Geelong Amateur vs Portarlington

9 Paddy Dowling (Geelong Amateur)

7 Blake Sutterby (Geelong Amateur)

5 Tom Zeitz (Geelong Amateur)

3 Brayden Poole (Portarlington)

3 Riley Ferguson (Geelong Amateur)

2 Cameron Lewis (Geelong Amateur)

1 Kelly Pickard (Portarlington)

Torquay vs Ocean Grove

9 Ben McNamara (Torquay)

6 Patrick Hughes (Torquay)

5 Jacob Talarico (Ocean Grove)

4 Matt Boag (Torquay)

3 Baxter Mensch (Torquay)

2 Max Hurley (Torquay)

1 Billy Henderson (Torquay)

Barwon Heads vs Newcomb

10 Cooper Ward (Barwon Heads)

7 Mason Andrews (Newcomb)

6 Riley Stuhldrier (Barwon Heads)

5 Luke Davis (Barwon Heads)

1 Charlie Harvey (Newcomb)

1 Michael Philp (Barwon Heads)

 Round 3 Leaderboard

19 Riley Ferguson (Geelong Amateur)

17 Patrick Dowling (Geelong Amateur)

14 Edward Dayman (Ocean Grove)

13 Blake Sutterby (Geelong Amateur)

13 Luke Davis (Barwon Heads)

12 Teia Miles (Portarlington)

12 Patrick Hughes (Torquay)

AFL Barwon has announced the introduction of an innovative White Card Policy aimed at enhancing the match day experience for all stakeholders. This comprehensive policy, developed in alignment with Rule 8 "Coaches" and 17.3 "Officials" of the AFL Barwon Handbook, is poised to play a pivotal role in fostering a safer, more inclusive, and positive environment within the sport.

The primary objective of the AFL Barwon White Card Policy is to ensure the well-being and safety of everyone involved in the game through the implementation of a structured approach to address unacceptable behaviour directed at umpires from the coaching box area.

At the heart of the policy lies a three-phase system designed to address instances of unacceptable behaviour promptly and effectively. This system provides field umpires with the necessary tools to intervene in real-time, with warnings (white cards) issued to offending coaches during the first two phases and escalating penalties for repeated infractions. The ultimate sanction, a red card resulting in ejection from the match, underscores the seriousness of any breaches of conduct.

Field umpires are empowered to implement the appropriate phase of the policy upon observing or hearing unacceptable behaviour from the coaching box area. Importantly, the process is characterised by clarity and decisiveness, with umpires instructed not to engage in conversation or debate during card issuance. By adhering to these procedures, AFL Barwon aims to maintain order and always uphold the integrity of the game.

Instances of white and red card issuance are recorded by timekeepers and documented in umpire match reports for further review if necessary. Cases involving breaches of the policy are subject to scrutiny by the Match Review Panel (MRP), ensuring that any disciplinary action taken is fair and consistent with the values of the organisation.

The AFL Barwon White Card Policy represents a significant step forward in promoting a culture of respect toward players, coaches, umpires, volunteers, and spectators of community football. In addition to addressing behaviour within the coaching box area, the policy also emphasises the responsibility of clubs to address spectator conduct. By holding clubs accountable for the actions of their supporters, AFL Barwon seeks to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all attendees.

As AFL Barwon prepares to roll out the policy for the 2024 season and beyond, stakeholders can anticipate a renewed focus on ensuring that every match is conducted in a manner that reflects the values of fairness, integrity, and camaraderie that define the sport.