By Mietta Williams, Williamstown Media
In the VFLW, Mia Zielinski capped off a remarkable first season at Williamstown, taking home the Rohenna Young Medal as the competition’s Leading Goalkicker after finishing the home-and-away season with 32 goals.
Zielinski was also named alongside Vice-Captain Emily Eaves, Laura Blue, Georgia Howes and Naomi Ferres in the 2026 VFLW Team of the Year squad, with Senior Coach Paul Groves earning selection as the competition’s Coach of the Team of the Year.
Vice-Captain Emily Eaves added another major individual honour to her stellar season, claiming the 2026 VFLW Lambert-Pearce Medal after polling 21 votes across 16 rounds to be crowned the competition’s Best and Fairest.
On the men’s side, Vice-Captain Luke Parks was Williamstown’s sole representative in the 2026 VFL Team of the Year squad. Parks’ selection marks his third consecutive year earning Team of the Year honours, continuing his consistent impact at VFL level.
