other awards from the coaches association
who if any would you see as being nominated from the saints?
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The AFLCA Awards officially began in 2003.
Best Young Player of the Year
Presented in conjunction with Crown this award is in recognition of the player who in the opinion of the AFL Coaches, based on his performances deserves to be acknowledged as the Best Young Player in his first two seasons of AFL football.
* No age limit or games limit and any match suspensions disregarded.
Previous Winners
2003 - Chris Judd (West Coast)
2004 - Daniel Wells (Kangaroos)
2005 - Adam Cooney (Western Bulldogs)
2006 - Ryan Griffen (Western Bulldogs)
2007 - Scott Pendlebury (Collingwood)
2008 - Joel Selwood (Geelong)2009 - Cyril Rioli (Hawthorn)
2010 - Stephen Hill (Fremantle)
2011 - Nathan Fyfe (Fremantle)
2012 - Dyson Heppell (Essendon)
Development Coach of the Year Award
This award is in recognition of outstanding commitment, service and innovation in developing and preparing young players for AFL football.
Previous Winners
2012 - Craig McRae (Collingwood)
Assistant Coach of the Year Award
Presented in conjunction with Monjon this award is in recognition of service to the game and to his/her club having regard for longevity, outstanding contribution, innovation, initiative in carrying out his/her duties.
Previous Winners
2007 - Tony Micale (West Coast)
2008 - Tony Elshaug (St Kilda)
Support Staff Leadership Award
Presented in conjunction with Bushnell this award is in recognition of service to the game and to his/her club, having regard for longevity, outstanding contribution, innovation, initiative in carrying out his / her duties.
Previous Winners
2009 - Ken Whiffen (St. Kilda)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented in conjunction with Momentum Energy this award is in recognition of an individual who has made an outstanding contribution (in any capacity) to the game over a 'footy' lifetime.
Previous Winners
2012 - John Beveridge (St. Kilda)
Coaching Legend Award
Presented in conjunction with PWC this award is in recognition of the significant achievement and excellence over time of a former VFL/AFL coach.
Media Award
Presented in conjunction with Infront Sports Consulting this award is in recognition of journalistic excellence in covering stories and subjects relating to AFL coaches.
Allan Jeans Senior Coach of the Year Award
Presented in conjunction with Etihad Airways this award is in recognition by your peers for coaching excellence throughout the home and away season, having regard for prior season’s performance, available resources, player talent and team management.