Charlie Rowbottom's blistering performance (38 disposals, 9 clearances and 6 score involvements) in the Gold Coast SUNS 30-point win over St Kilda has earned the star a perfect 10 coaches votes for the third consecutive week. 
 
The reigning SUNS club champion has kicked off the 2026 campaign in formidable form to earn a nod in every round, with a recent hat-trick of maximum votes seeing her skyrocket to second place on the leaderboard.
 
Daisy D’Arcy (7), Anne Hatchard (2) in addition to leaders Maddy Brancatisano (2), Niamh McLaughlin (1) and Rising Star Dekota Baron (1) also received praise from both coaches on Sunday evening.
 
AFLCA AFLW Champion Player of the Year Leaderboard
55  Jasmine Garner  NMFC
52  Charlie Rowbottom  GCFC
47  Georgie Prespakis  GEEL
42  Kiara Bowers  FRE
42  Ash Riddell  NMFC
42  Lucy Wales  HAW
41  Ella Roberts  WCE