Complete Voting Analysis: The Journey of Alex Chidiac to Her Second Julie Dolan Medal Victory

A Matilda in the Lead After 10 Rounds as Chidiac, Healy Fall Behind

Brisbane Roar and Matildas star Tameka Yallop surged to an early lead in the Julie Dolan Medal tally, amassing 14 points in the first 10 rounds, leaving her four points ahead of the Western United duo of Kahli Johnson and Grace Maher, alongside Wellington Phoenix’s Grace Jale, who were all tied for second with 11 votes each.

By the end of Round 10, Chidiac found herself six points adrift of Yallop.

Healy Makes Her Move, but Chidiac Stays Within Reach

By the end of Round 17, Erin Healy from Adelaide had stepped up her game in the Julie Dolan Medal race.

Having secured 14 points in her last seven matches, Healy climbed from equal ninth after Round 10 to the top spot after Round 17. The American-born forward was recognised as best on ground in Rounds 13, 15, and 16, earning votes in every game from Round 12 to 19 as she put herself in contention for the medal in her debut season at the club.

With a total of 21 points after Round 17, Healy was two points ahead of Chidiac, who had also made a remarkable climb up the rankings.

Chidiac gathered three votes in Round 14 and two votes in four matches between Rounds 11 and 17, bringing her total to 19 points, three votes clear of three players tied in third place.

In a Nail-Biting Finish! Chidiac’s Final Performance Seals the Julie Dolan Medal

After 19 rounds, Healy held a five-vote advantage over Chidiac on the Julie Dolan Medal leaderboard, with only four matches remaining.

However, a quad injury forced Healy to sit out three of the last four games leading into the season’s conclusion. During her absence, Chidiac took full advantage.

In a standout performance in the penultimate round, Chidiac earned three votes, bringing her total to 24 for the season, just one behind Healy’s 25.

Needing only one vote to tie for the Julie Dolan Medal and two votes to win it outright, Chidiac found the net for just her second goal of the season during a 2-0 triumph over Brisbane Roar, securing the two votes required to surpass Healy and claim the coveted medal outright.