The centrepiece on Monday night is the Trevor Barker Award, but around this prestigious prize will be a number of other awards that pay tribute to a variety of Saints people. There are:

Lenny Hayes Players Trademark Award

When you mention the name Lenny Hayes, you immediately think of tough, courageous, selfless, team first and this is exactly what this award stands for. Each week the playing group present the game ball to a player who has stood tough for the team culminating with this award being presented to a player who has up held the values of the ‘Saintsman’ trademark.

Best Emerging player

The best emerging player award is awarded to a player who is in their first year at the football club and displays a commitment and fierce desire to help the team succeed on the field, while taking a professional and club first approach off the field.

Robert Harvey Best Clubman Award

The Robert Harvey Best Clubman award is awarded to a player who underpins the club’s values both on and off the field. This player has displayed a willingness to help out team mates and the greater community by his willingness to put the club first and do the right thing at all times.

John Moran Loyalty Award

This award is dedicated to the memory of Former No 1. Ticket holder John Moran. John demonstrated loyalty, dedication and commitment to the St Kilda Football Club for many years. This award is presented to the club person who personifies the character that John Moran did for so many years.

PREVIEW: An in-depth look ahead to the Trevor Barker Award

Trevor Barker Award voting system:

  • Five coaches (Senior Coach plus 4x Assistant Coaches) will vote in each match.
  • Not all players need to be given a vote
  • A poor result may see only 3-4 players receive votes, a strong result might see 15-16 players
  • Coaches to vote confidentially, ie. not confer with each other
  • Each player can receive votes as follows:            

1 vote:           played role effectively (but should not be used as an encouragement reward)

2 votes:         among the best for St Kilda in this game

3 votes:         one, two or very occasionally, three players who are deemed the very best on ground

4 votes:         an exceptionally outstanding game, very rarely given (say 10+ goals, or 45+ possessions)