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Coleman Medal 2026 | Odds, Betting Tips & Predictions
The Coleman Medal is awarded to the AFL’s leading goalscorer each season. Named after the legendary John Coleman, the award recognises the most prolific forward in the competition. At BettingPro, we track Coleman Medal odds and provide betting tips throughout the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership.
Coleman Medal 2026 Odds
The market has settled and Charlie Curnow has won the medal, so the prices below are the closing 2026 market rather than a live one. It is worth keeping as a record: Curnow was a clear favourite and duly won, but the player the market rated as the main threat did not finish second.
| Player | Club | Coleman Medal Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Curnow | Sydney | $1.91 |
| Ben King | Gold Coast | $5.00 |
| Logan Morris | Brisbane | $8.00 |
| Josh Treacy | Fremantle | $10.00 |
| Jye Amiss | Fremantle | $15.00 |
| Jack Gunston | Hawthorn | $15.00 |
Curnow’s move to Sydney worked exactly as the market expected, and 69 goals gave him a six-goal buffer. The miss was Ben King: sent out the $5.00 second pick, he finished third on 60 behind Logan Morris, who was a $8.00 chance and kicked 63 in his second season. Reigning medallist Jeremy Cameron dropped out of the top 12 altogether.
The lesson for next season is the one this market repeats: a two-horse framing is usually wrong. Four players finished within nine goals of second place, so the top-2 and each-way markets carried the value, not the outright.
Prices shown are the closing 2026 market and are kept for reference — the 2027 market opens over the summer.
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2026 Coleman Medal Leaderboard
The final 2026 AFL goalkicking ladder, counting home-and-away goals only. Charlie Curnow finished on 69 after his switch to Sydney, with Logan Morris second on 63 and Ben King third on 60. Hawthorn and Fremantle each placed two forwards in the top seven.
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Curnow | Sydney | 69 |
| 2 | Logan Morris | Brisbane | 63 |
| 3 | Ben King | Gold Coast | 60 |
| 4 | Jack Gunston | Hawthorn | 59 |
| 5 | Jye Amiss | Fremantle | 58 |
| 6 | Nick Watson | Hawthorn | 55 |
| 7 | Josh Treacy | Fremantle | 54 |
| 8 | Mitch Georgiades | Port Adelaide | 51 |
| 9 | Charlie Cameron | Brisbane | 50 |
| 10 | Jake Waterman | West Coast | 49 |
| 11 | Jake Stringer | GWS Giants | 48 |
| 12 | Shannon Neale | Geelong | 47 |
Tallies are final for 2026. For finals goalkicking form and weekly tips, see our AFL betting hub and round-by-round predictions.
How the Coleman Medal Works
The Coleman Medal is straightforward — the player who kicks the most goals during the AFL home-and-away season wins the award. Finals goals do not count towards the tally.
In the event of a tie, joint winners are declared. The medal has been shared on several occasions throughout its history.
The award was first presented in 1981, named after Essendon’s John Coleman, who kicked 537 goals in just 98 games before a career-ending knee injury in 1954.
Coleman Medal Betting Markets
Winner: Bet on the outright Coleman Medal winner — the season’s leading goalscorer.
Top 3 / Top 5: Back a player to finish in the top 3 or 5 goalkickers for the season.
Team Top Goalscorer: Predict which player will be the leading goalkicker for each AFL club.
Head-to-Head: Pick which of two nominated forwards will kick more goals across the season.
Best Bookmakers for Coleman Medal Betting
All major Australian bookmakers offer Coleman Medal betting markets throughout the season. Our top picks:
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Recent Coleman Medal Winners
| Year | Player | Team | Goals |
| 2026 | Charlie Curnow | Sydney | 69 |
| 2025 | Jeremy Cameron | Geelong | 83 |
| 2024 | Jesse Hogan | GWS Giants | 69 |
| 2023 | Charlie Curnow | Carlton | 72 |
| 2022 | Charlie Curnow | Carlton | 64 |
| 2021 | Harry McKay | Carlton | 58 |
| 2020 | Tom Lynch | Richmond | 43 |
| 2019 | Jeremy Cameron | GWS Giants | 67 |
| 2018 | Jack Riewoldt | Richmond | 65 |
| 2017 | Lance Franklin | Sydney | 73 |
Coleman Medal FAQs
Who won the 2026 Coleman Medal?
Charlie Curnow (Sydney) won the 2026 Coleman Medal with 69 goals, his third after back-to-back wins with Carlton in 2022 and 2023. Logan Morris (Brisbane) finished second on 63 and Ben King (Gold Coast) third on 60.
Do finals goals count for the Coleman Medal?
No. Only goals kicked during the home-and-away season count towards the Coleman Medal tally.
What happens if two players tie on goals?
Joint winners are declared. The Coleman Medal has been shared on multiple occasions.
How many goals does it typically take to win?
In recent years, the Coleman Medal winner has typically kicked between 60–80 goals across the home-and-away season, though this varies depending on the forward landscape.
Where can I find Coleman Medal betting tips?
BettingPro.com.au tracks Coleman Medal odds and contenders throughout the season. Visit our AFL hub for the latest analysis.