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Hawthorn Wins $1 Million McClelland Trophy in Season Finale

Written by MOS Editorial Team

Published on 4 November 2024

Hawthorn Football Club has clinched the McClelland Trophy, securing a $1 million prize in a thrilling conclusion to the AFL home-and-away season. The McClelland Trophy, originally inaugurated in 1972, recognises the “Champion Club,” awarded to the team with the most points across both men’s and women’s competitions. It was reintroduced last season, won by the Melbourne Demons.

Points are awarded based on team wins, with AFL wins worth 4 points and AFLW wins worth 8.

Hawthorn finished on a combined 136 points following their AFLW win against Richmond – 80 points in the AFLW and 56 in the AFL.

The Brisbane Lions finished second on 130 points – 72 points in the AFLW and 58 in the AFL.

The million-dollar prize money will be distributed equally with $250,000 going to the AFLW playing group, $250,000 to the AFL playing group, $250,000 to the club football department staff (exempt from the soft cap), and $250,000 to the Club.