Isabel Gomez claims Julie Dolan Medal at annual Dolan Warren Awards 2026

Isabel Gomez has claimed the top prize overnight at the Dolan Warren Awards 2026, being awarded the Julie Dolan Medal for the first time in her career, after an outstanding campaign for the Central Coast Mariners.

Gomez just beat out her fellow CommBank Matilda, Holly McNamara, to the top award, with the Central Coast Mariners midfielder claiming 20 votes and the Melbourne City striker picking up 19 votes over the season.

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The midfielder made 17 appearances this season for the Mariners, with 15 of those games starting as she led the team in assists, ending the season with 6 assists. Gomez found the back of the net four times over the season and impressed, which saw her recalled to the CommBank Matildas squad for the first time since making her debut in June 2025, for the FIFA Series 2026™. 

CommBank Young Matildas Peta Trimis won the Goal of the Season for her strike against Melbourne Victory in the Round 9 clash, finding the top corner from 26 yards out.

Full List of Winners

Isuzu UTE A-League Men

AwardWinner
Johnny Warren MedalJuan Mata, Melbourne Victory
Coach of the YearMark Milligan, Newcastle Jets
Shark Fan Player of the YearDaniel Wilmering, Newcastle Jets

Young Footballer of the YearEli Adams, Newcastle Jets
eToro Playmaker of the YearJuan Mata, Melbourne Victory
Goal of the YearYoustin Salas, Brisbane Roar
Goalkeeper of the YearHarrison Devenish-Meares, Sydney FC
Save of the YearHarrison Devenish-Meares, Sydney FC

Ninja A-League Women

AwardWinner
Julie Dolan MedalIsabel Gomez, Central Coast Mariners
Coach of the YearAntoni Jagarinec, Canberra United
Shark Fan Player of the YearBethany Gordon, Canberra United
Young Footballer of the YearPia Vlok, Wellington Phoenix
eToro Playmaker of the YearBrooke Nunn, Wellington Phoenix
Goal of the YearPeta Trimis, Central Coast Mariners
Goalkeeper of the YearCourtney Newbon, Melbourne Victory
Save of the YearClaudia Jenkins, Adelaide United