Named in honour of former AFLPA Presidents and champion Essendon and Carlton players, Simon and Justin Madden, the Madden Medal will recognise the career achievements of a 2008 season retiring player.
The recipient of the Madden Medal will be the player who in the selection committee’s view has achieved excellence in football achievement, personal development and community spirit.
The inaugural 2007 Madden Medal was taken out by Glenn Archer. This year seven players have been nominated for the prestigious award:
Peter Bell – Fremantle
Shane Crawford – Hawthorn
Robert Harvey – St Kilda
Nigel Lappin – Brisbane Lions
Mal Michael – Essendon
David Neitz – Melbourne
Scott West – Western Bulldogs
The Madden Medal selection committee consists of the AFLPA Executive; Joel Bowden (President), Brett Burton (Vice-President), Luke Ball, Adam Goodes, Tom Harley, Nick Maxwell, Robert Murphy, Luke Power, Ashley Hansen AFLPA CEO Brendon Gale, and past player representative Simon Madden.
