Star defender claims first Sharelle McMahon Medal

Named after netball legend Sharelle McMahon in 2014, the medal is the club’s highest individual honour, awarded to the Vixens’ most valuable player each year as voted by the coaching panel.

Weston’s exceptional form and consistency throughout the 2025 season was rewarded by the voting panel, the 31-year-old polling in 13 of 14 home and away matches to win with a total of 66 votes, ahead of runner up, club captain Kate Moloney (51 votes).

With a season total of 50 deflections, 41 gains, 29 pickups and 15 intercepts, alongside – much to the delight of Vixens fans – four goal assists, Weston finished the season with the most minutes played of any athlete in the league.

Weston’s reliability and determination played a critical role in the Vixens’ resurgence from a rocky start to the season, ultimately delivering a fairytale finish in last Saturday night’s Grand Final and sending outgoing head coach Simone McKinnis out on top.

2025 SHARELLE McMAHON MEDAL TOP 5
Jo Weston – 66
Kate Moloney – 51
Sophie Garbin – 32
Kiera Austin – 30
Hannah Mundy – 29

OTHER AWARDS
Coaches Award – Tara Watson
Tara Watson received the Coaches Award, presented to a player who has shown significant development and improvement, and played a valuable role for the team throughout the season, selected by the coaching staff.

Outstanding Service Award – Simone McKinnis OAM
Simone McKinnis received the Outstanding Service Award, voted by team staff and athletes, and awarded to those that have provided great support to athletes and staff across the year and represented the team in line with the Vixens’ values.

Excellence in Sport & Life Award – Kate Eddy
Kate Eddy took out the Excellence in Sport & Life Award, recognising a player deemed to have demonstrated exceptional skills in balancing sport, study and work.

Player of the Finals – Sophie Garbin
Sophie Garbin was named Player of the Finals, presented to the athlete deemed by the coaching staff to have performed above and beyond for the team during the finals series.

Volunteer of the Year – Liz Upton
Liz Upton received the Volunteer of the Year Award, which recognises the efforts of individuals who contribute outstanding services to support the delivery of Melbourne Vixens home games.

Previous award winners

ALL IN. ALL VIXEN.