Charlie Curnow secures third Coleman Medal in debut Sydney season

Charlie Curnow claimed his third career Coleman Medal after finishing the 2026 home-and-away season with 69 goals for Sydney. This marks the first time since 2014 that a player has topped the league goal-kicking leaderboard in their first year at a new club. Curnow achieved the tally over 22 games, matching his peak scoring average of 3.1 goals per match from 2023. Unlike his previous campaigns at Carlton, the 29-year-old played a deeper role, resulting in a career-high 39.1 per cent one-on-one win rate. The forward is now preparing for his first career qualifying final as Sydney faces Brisbane. This tactical adjustment in his role helped streamline the Swans' forward line throughout his debut season at the club.

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