Geelong leads 2026 McClelland Trophy race with $1 million prize
Geelong leads the McClelland Trophy race three points clear of Sydney, with $1 million at stake.
The McClelland Trophy combines results from both the men's and women's seasons, with points handed out based on final ladder position. Geelong's 10-game AFLW winning streak has put the Cats three points ahead of Sydney.
The prize splits evenly: $500,000 goes to the club and $500,000 to the playing groups. Sydney is the strongest competitor for the money, but only if Geelong fails to reach the Grand Final and the Swans qualify for a preliminary final.
Fremantle, Melbourne and Hawthorn remain in equal third place but need a straight-sets Geelong exit to get into calculations. The men's points are already locked in, with Brisbane on 18 and Fremantle on 17.
- 3 points ahead of Sydney
- Geelong's lead
- $1 million total
- Prize money
- 10 consecutive games
- AFLW winning streak
- Brisbane 18, Fremantle 17
- Men's top two
Why it mattersThe trophy creates a genuine financial stake in both men's and women's success, making the full season outcome matter across both competitions.
AustraliaAustralian AFL fans now follow a unified trophy that rewards the strongest combined men's and women's performance, adding another layer to the finals race.
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