Recognition of the best performed Senior Coach throughout the home and away season, having regard for current season's performance, available resources, player talent and team management.
All Coaches Vote on a 3,2,1 basis.
| 2025 | Chris Fagan (Brisbane Lions) |
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| 2024 | Chris Fagan (Brisbane Lions) |
| 2023 | Adam Kingsley (GWS Giants) |
| 2022 | Craig McRae (Collingwood) |
| 2021 | Simon Goodwin (Melbourne) |
| 2020 | Ken Hinkley (Port Adelaide) |
| 2019 | Chris Fagan (Brisbane Lions) |
| 2018 | Nathan Buckley (Collingwood) |
| 2017 | Damien Hardwick (Richmond) |
| 2016 | Luke Beveridge (Western Bulldogs) |
| 2015 | Luke Beveridge (Western Bulldogs) |
| 2014 | John Longmire (Sydney Swans) |
| 2013 | Ken Hinkley (Port Adelaide) |
| 2012 | John Longmire (Sydney Swans) |
| 2011 | John Worsford (West Coast Eagles) |
| 2010 | Michael Malthouse (Collingwood) |
| 2009 | Ross Lyon (St Kilda) |
| 2008 | Mark Thompson (Geelong Cats) |
| 2007 | Mark Thompson (Geelong Cats) |
| 2006 | John Worsfold (West Coast Eagles) |
| 2005 | Neil Craig (Adelaide Crows) |
| 2004 | Mark Williams (Port Adelaide) |
| 2003 | Paul Roos (Sydney Swans) |