Perth Glory's finest soccer stars and their partners dressed to impress at the Most Glorious Player Awards, held at The Westin hotel. The glamorous evening saw Brian Kaltak and Tijan McKenna claim the prestigious Most Glorious Player awards, capping off a memorable night for the club.
Men's Award Winners
Defender Brian Kaltak had an outstanding night, taking home the Most Glorious Player award in his debut season with the club. He was also named the Men's Members' Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year, highlighting his consistent performances throughout the campaign.
Other notable men's winners included Jaiden Kucharski, who claimed the Goal of the Year Award for his match-winning strike against Auckland FC in round 15. The Bobby Despotovski A-League Men's Golden Boot was shared by Tom Lawrence, Nicholas Pennington, and Adam Taggart, recognising their goal-scoring exploits.
The DT 38 Young Player of the Season was awarded to 19-year-old midfielder Giovanni De Abreu, a local West Australian talent who has impressed in his debut season.
Women's Award Winners
Tijan McKenna was honoured with the Most Glorious Player award for her consistency and ability to excel in multiple positions on the field. Goalkeeper Teresa Morrissey was named both Members' Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year, reflecting her crucial contributions between the posts.
Rola Badawiya took home the Golden Boot for her goal-scoring prowess, and also won Goal of the Year for her stunning strike against Brisbane Roar in round two at HBF Park. Grace Johnston was recognised as the women's Best Young Player, highlighting her potential for the future.
Fashion and Tributes
The awards night was also a showcase of fashion, with players and partners donning elegant gowns featuring high leg splits and striking dresses in classic white, vibrant red, and orange hues.
A special tribute was paid to club legend Josh Risdon, who retired after a 16-year career. Risdon holds the record for the most A-League appearances for Perth Glory, and his legacy was celebrated by all in attendance.
The evening was a resounding success, celebrating the achievements of Perth Glory's players both on and off the field.
