Skill – Matt Moylan
With just over five minutes to go and the game in the balance, Penrith Panthers full back Matt Moylan executed a 38-yard field goal to earn his side a one-point win against the Manly Sea Eagles.
Mental toughness – Mathew Leckie
The flying Socceroo winger scored the equaliser from the penalty spot as FC Ingolstadt won promotion to the Bundeliga after a 2-1 win against Red Bull Leipzig.
Success with Ingolstadt tops off a magnificent six months for Leckie after lifting the Asian Cup with the Socceroos in January.
Mathew Leckie scores from the penalty spot to seal FC Ingolstadt's promotion to the Bundesliga (Photo by Getty Images)
Endurance – Mark Milligan
The Victory captain won the Joe Marston Medal for his brilliant performance in the A-League Grand Final victory against Sydney FC.
Milligan worked tirelessly for the 90 minutes, constantly thwarting Sydney attacks, forming the backbone of Victory's third championship.
Strength – Luke Parker
In a match-winning performance, the young Sydney midfielder kicked five goals, collected 31 disposals, 11 marks and six inside 50's as the Swans steamrolled Geelong at ANZ Stadium.
Parker's extraordinary match-winning performance is a sign of exciting times ahead for Swans fans (Photo by Getty Images)