John Eales Medal

John Eales Medal

The John Eales Medal is awarded to honour the best Australian rugby union player each year. The medal, which was launched in 2002, is jointly awarded each year by the Australian Rugby Union and the Rugby Union Players' Association.

The medal is named after John Eales, arguably the most successful captain in the history of Australian Rugby.

Voting for the John Eales Medal is tallied after each Test Match, with each Wallaby player awarding points on a 3-2-1 basis.

RUPA Chief Executive Tony Dempsey is quoted as saying:

This is the ultimate award. To be voted the best in your country by your own peers is the highest honour a player can hope to aspire to. Naming this award after Australia's most successful captain ever is fully endorsed by the Players. This has become one of the most sought after and coveted awards in Australian sport.

List of winners

* 2002: George Smith
* 2003: Phil Waugh
* 2004: David Lyons
* 2005: Jeremy Paul
* 2006: Chris Latham
* 2007: Nathan Sharpe

External links

* [http://www.rupa.com.au/ArticlePage.aspx?PageID=139 RUPA.com.au]


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