21/09/2026
What a Year!! โค๏ธ๐ค๐
A huge season for the Gunnedah Bulldogs and Poochettes! From the first kick through to the Grand final for the Girls and everything in between, 2026 has given us plenty to be proud of.
GDAFC Presentation night was held at the fantastic Courthouse Hotel, with many awards going to our Bulldogs, Poochettes, Committee members and Volunteers.
A massive congratulations to our Award Winners:
๐Club Best & Fairest, Frogmore Cup: Audrey Hannaford (first time ever to be won by a female) โจ
๐Best & Fairest Bulldogs, Andrew George Medal: Mason Louis
๐Best & Fairest Poochettes: Audrey Hannaford
๐Best & Fairest Runner Up Bulldogs, Scott Hardy Medal: Adam Curgenven
๐Best & Fairest Runner Up Poochettes: Macey Carlyon
Milestones:
๐50 Games Bulldogs: Jakob Vearing
๐50 Games Poochettes: Jayla Woolaston, Chelsea Palmer, Amelia Woolaston & Casey O'Connell
๐100 Games Bulldogs: Adam Curgenven
๐Coaches Award Bulldogs: Charlie Osland
๐Coaches Award Poochettes: Leah Schofield
๐Defensive Player of the Year Bulldogs: Andrew Osmond
๐Defensive Player of the Year Poochettes: Zoe Palmer
๐Club Leading Goal Kicker, Brian Lenton Trophy: Abbey Ruttley
๐Leading Goal Kicker, Bulldogs: Mark Ewington
๐Leading Goal Kicker, Poochettes: Abbey Ruttley
๐Most Improved, Bulldogs: Zebb Dillon
๐Most Improved Poochettes: Myah Gibson
๐Players Player Bulldogs: Mason Louis
๐Players Player Poochettes: Audrey Hannaford
๐Rising Star Bulldogs, Sam Naismith Award: Keaton Walters
๐Rising Star Poochettes, Alice Mitchell Award: Arlie Torrens
Other Club Awards:
๐Pisser of the Year: Charlie Osland
๐Team Member of the Year: Anthony Dyck & Elyshia Beaumont
๐Club Person of the Year: Alexa Walker
๐Junior & Senior Club People of the Year: Henry Gault, Alexa Walker & penny Graham
๐Volunteer of the Year, Nerieda Ewington Award: Nerieda Ewington
Congratulations to every single award winner recipient - these awards recognize not only what happens on the field, but the commitment, effort, leadership and heart that you bring to our club!
Also, a last Congratulations to our Poochettes for WINNING the 2026 PREMIERSHIP! ๐๐พ
To everyone that coached, ran water, washed jerseys, ran the canteen, helped on game days, sponsored us, and showed up to support when we needed you - Thankyou.
Keep an eye on socials for our AGM Date as well as AFL 9s organization!
Bring on 2027. โค๏ธ๐ค๐