Coleman Medal Betting
Named after Essendon football legend John Douglas Coleman who averaged over 5 goals a game during his short careeer, the Coleman Medal is awarded to the player who kicks the most goals during the home and away season, not including Finals.
Getting the Best Odds on the 2012 Coleman
In order to get the highest paying odds for your chosen player, you must bet before the season commences. Do your research before the first round begins, preferably before the NAB Cup as forwards who perform well in the NAB Cup will have their odds for the Coleman drastically shortened.
Make sure you have accounts with more than one online bookmaker so you can compare the odds from each, there are often big differences in the odds offered by various bookies and you want to take every single advantage you can get when having a punt on the leading goal kicker, as the odds available for the main chances are usually not that great.
2012 Coleman Medal Tally, Ladder/Leaderboard
Once the 2012 AFL season commences, an up to date leaderboard with the latest goal kicker standings will be listed here.
| Name | M | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walker | 7 | Adelaide | 23 |
| Tom Hawkins | 8 | Geelong | 21 |
| Stewart Crameri | 8 | Essendon | 20 |
| Lance Franklin | 8 | Hawthorn | 20 |
| James Podsiadly | 8 | Geelong | 19 |
| Travis Cloke | 8 | Collingwood | 19 |
| Nick Riewoldt | 8 | St Kilda | 19 |
| Jay Schulz | 6 | Port Adelaide | 18 |
| Cyril Rioli | 8 | Hawthorn | 18 |
| Kurt Tippett | 8 | Adelaide | 18 |
| Jack Riewoldt | 8 | Richmond | 17 |
| Josh Hill | 8 | West Coast | 17 |
| Mitchell Clark | 7 | Melbourne | 17 |
| Drew Petrie | 8 | North Melbourne | 17 |
| Lewis Jetta | 8 | Sydney | 17 |
| Eddie Betts | 8 | Carlton | 16 |
| Aaron Edwards | 7 | North Melbourne | 16 |
| Stephen Milne | 8 | St Kilda | 16 |
| Justin Koschitzke | 7 | St Kilda | 15 |
| Alwyn Davey | 6 | Essendon | 15 |
Congratulations to Lance Franklin for winning the 2011 Coleman Medal.
Tips for Betting on the Coleman Medal
Key forwards generally take 4 to 5 years in the system to reach the level required to kick the most goals in a season. Unlike the Brownlow Medal, there is usually only a small handful of forwards in the running for the Coleman.
Not very often does a player come from absolutely "nowhere", so to speak and kick the most goals in that particular year. There’s generally a steady progression from year to year until they become one of the elite forwards of the competition and boot the most goals, this often coincides with the teams steady rise up the ladder. Look for forwards in their prime and a team who has been improving steadily and you will be able to identify some strong Coleman Medal candidates.
Also be on the lookout for the year that a good team "breaks out" and becomes great. For example; Geelong in ’07, Hawthorn in ’08, St. Kilda in ’09, Collingwood in 2010 all had exceptionally good years compared to the previous ones.
It is possible for a lesser known forward to kick the most goals in a season as well, keep this in mind when looking for value at the start of the year. Jack Riewoldt is a good example in recent years. Even though his team finished outside the 8, his accuracy alone allowed him to win the Coleman in 2010 finishing the year with 78 goals and 39 behinds, one of the better goal-kicking averages in the league. It was Jack’s 4th year in the AFL system and he improved both his contested marking and goal kicking accuracy enormously from the previous year.
Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Lance Franklin | Hawhtorn | 71 |
| 2010 | Jack Riewoldt | Richmond | 78 |
| 2009 | Brendan Fevola | Carlton | 86 |
| 2008 | Lance Franklin | Hawthorn | 102 |
| 2007 | Jonathan Brown | Brisbane Lions | 77 |
| 2006 | Brendan Fevola | Carlton | 84 |
| 2005 | Fraser Gehrig | St Kilda | 74 |
| 2004 | Fraser Gehrig | St Kilda | 90 |
| 2003 | Matthew Lloyd | Essendon | 87 |
| 2002 | David Neitz | Melbourne | 75 |
| 2001 | Matthew Lloyd | Essendon | 96 |
| 2000 | Matthew Lloyd | Essendon | 94 |
| 1999 | Scott Cummings | WestCoast | 88 |
| 1998 | Tony Lockett | Sydney | 107 |
| 1997 | Tony Modra | Adelaide | 81 |
| 1996 | Tony Lockett | Sydney | 114 |
| 1995 | Gary Ablett | Geelong | 118 |
| 1994 | Gary Ablett | Geelong | 113 |
| 1993 | Gary Ablett | Geelong | 124 |
| 1992 | Jason Dunstall | Hawthorn | 139 |
| 1991 | Tony Lockett | St Kilda | 118 |
| 1990 | John Longmire | North Melbourne | 98 |
For the Coleman Medal and Leading Goalkicker Medal winners prior to 1990, check out the WikiPedia
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Latest Coleman Medal News
- Jealousy’s a curse you know, Woosha – WA today Monday, 21 May 2012
There are the premierships (three to zip), the Brownlow medals (two to zip), a Coleman medal (one to zip) and a finals appearance record that reads 24 games to six since the Dockers’ inception in 1995. […] - Golden Eagle – AFL Monday, 21 May 2012
WEST Coast coach John Worsfold says he is proud of the role he has played in the Eagles’ revival both on-field and off-field as he prepares to reach his record-breaking game at the peak of his powers.. […] - Footy Barometer – Round 9 – heraldsun.com.au Monday, 21 May 2012
Him aside the Tiges are in good form, barring Jack Riewoldt. Can the spearhead regain his Coleman medal form? Season 2012 is fast slipping away from Jumping Jack. ON THE CUSP: Jayden Post looms as the. […] - Carlton exposed as a premiership myth – PerthNow Monday, 21 May 2012
As for Lewis Jetta, he has 17 goals as a wing-forward, only six behind the Coleman Medal leader, Taylor Walker. Agitators will argue Cyril Rioli doesn’t deserve selection because he doesn’t get enough. […] - What dreamtime means for the Bombers and Tigers – Daily Telegraph Saturday, 19 May 2012
Yes, the 2010 Coleman Medal winner has kicked 17 goals this season, but something’s missing, and it’s hurting the Tigers. Three times this season he has kicked four goals in a game, but he hasn’t been. […] - Sando says Doughty deserves a medal – Adelaidenow Friday, 18 May 2012
Adelaide’s were young guns, Coleman Medal-leading key forward Taylor Walker and midfielder Brodie Smith. Sanderson would make the case for a veteran, Doughty. “He is not respected enough externally,”. […] - Queensland verse the rest in 2012 Doomben Cup – sportsnews.com.au Friday, 18 May 2012
The State of Origin will start early at the Doomben Cup, with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au opening a market on Queensland v the rest for Saturday’s race. Much like the rugby league Queensland a. […] - Six most improved players Friday, 18 May 2012
SIX THINGS: The AFL has had a number of big improvers this season. Here’s our look at half a dozen of the best. - Five reasons why Essendon can win the flag – The Age Thursday, 17 May 2012
Crameri’s strength and agility make him difficult to match up on and, but for his wayward kicking, would be the Coleman Medal leader. Jake Melksham has benefited from a big weights program. He is stro. […] - Why Essendon can win the flag Thursday, 17 May 2012
Can Bombers win the flag? Yes, writes Robert Walls . - Five reasons why Essendon can win the flag Thursday, 17 May 2012
Last year the Bombers, under James Hird’s watch, jumped from 14th on the ladder to eighth. - Preview: Carlton v Adelaide Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Carlton and Adelaide will both have plenty to prove when they meet at Etihad Stadium on Sunday
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That’s a great story Jennifer, but I wouldn’t recommend any others use gambling as a method of securing funding for a business.
I had a dream to start my company, however I didn’t earn enough amount of money to do this. Thank heaven my mate suggested I bet on Buddy for the Coleman. I cleaned up last year and now have enough money to finance my own business.