The AFL Players’ Association Madden Medal is awarded to the retiring player who has best demonstrated on-field excellence, personal development and growth, as well as community spirit over the course of his playing career.
The award is named after former AFLPA presidents Simon and Justin Madden for their distinguished contribution to players and the game and was first presented in 2007.
The Madden Medal winner is selected from a list of nominees decided by the AFL Players’ Association Board and past Madden Medal winners.
Carlton and Adelaide great Eddie Betts was awarded the 2021 Madden Medal ahead of a great list of nominees which included Bachar Houli, Neville Jetta, Shaun Burgoyne, and Marc Murphy, Nathan Jones, Jarrod Harbrow, Easton Wood and Grant Birchall.
PAST WINNERS
2021 – Eddie Betts
2020 – Gary Ablett Jr.
2019 – Luke Hodge
2018 — Brendon Goddard
2017 — Nick Riewoldt
2016 — Matthew Pavlich
2015 — Chris Judd
2014 — Lenny Hayes
2013 — Jude Bolton
2012 — Luke Power
2011 — Cameron Ling
2010 — Brett Kirk
2009 — Michael O’Loughlin
2008 — Robert Harvey
2007 — Glenn Archer