Maitland Saints star duo Sarah Burns and Pat McMahon have been named in the AFL Hunter Central Coast women's and men's teams of the year respectively.
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In a big night for the Saints women ahead of Saturday's grand final, Anna Fraser finished fourth on 19 votes and Sarah James sixth with 16.
Rebecca Ives from Wyong Lakes and Kate Booth from Wallsend West shared the Women's Best and Fairest Award each polling 22 votes.
The Elliott Davey Medal for the Black Diamond Cup men's best and fairest was won by Singleton's Andrew Scott.
The Maitland Saints made their first AFL Hunter Central Coast Women's grand final with a thrilling three point win over Wyong Lakes on the weekend.
The Saints prevailed 2.9-21 to 2.6-18 in wet and windy conditions virtually impossible against the wind.
They will face competition heavyweights Newcastle City in the grand final after the Blues defeated minor premiers Killarney Vale 5.4-34 to 3.9-27 at Adelaide Street Oval at Tumbi Umbi.
The Saints and Blues last met in round one when Maitland won 4.6-30 to 3.6-24.
Maitland's preliminary final was switched to Singleton's Rose Point Park after heavy rain forced the closure of Newcastle No.1 Sportsground.
Kicking against the wind in the opening term Maitland managed two points to Wyong's one goal two but the two behinds would prove invaluable in the final outcome.
Star forward Sarah Burns kicked Maitland's first goal in the second term to give the Saints a 1.5-11 to 1.2-8 after they kept the Magpies scoreless for the quarter.
The Magpies established at seven point lead at the final break keeping the Saints scoreless and kicking one goal four.
Skyla Dunn kicked Maitland's second as Saints ran home winners in the final term.
Maitland meet Newcastle City at Newcastle No.1 Sportsground on Saturday at 11.50am.
