Alyce Parker has been named the 2026 Gabrielle Trainor Medallist, winning the GIANTS AFLW club champion award for an astonishing fifth time.  

After missing the entire 2025 season through injury, Parker produced one of the finest campaigns of her decorated career in 2026 to once again take home the club's highest AFLW individual honour at the new Parramatta Powerhouse on Tuesday night. 

Parker’s dominant season saw her take out the accolade in a tight vote count, with the 26-year-old’s 35-points edging out captain Rebecca Beeson on 33 and recruit Tilly Lucas-Rodd (32).  

Already one of the most accomplished players in GIANTS AFLW history, Parker's latest triumph adds another chapter to an incredible journey after spending last year on the sidelines. 

Back to her damaging best in 2026, Parker’s win comes after re-asserting herself as one of the best inside midfielders and strongest contested possession players in the game, for which she has also been selected in the 2026 AFLW All-Australian Squad. 

Finishing in the top five across the entire league for both contested possessions and clearances, Parker’s importance to, and impact for the GIANTS side continues to be paramount, with this award her fifth Gabrielle Trainor Medal, having previously won the honour in 2020, 2021, 2022 (S6) and 2022 (S7).  

GIANTS Executive General Manager of AFLW and Football Operations Alison Zell celebrated Parker's accomplishment and her incredible season, the latest achievement of her decorated career. 

"We're incredibly proud of Alyce and everything she's achieved this season," Zell said. 

"Alyce is a living embodiment of this club’s values which she’s showcased consistently this year. 

“Her ability to perform at the level she has speaks volumes about her commitment, resilience and professionalism. 

"She's a leader within our program, a fantastic teammate and someone who consistently drives standards across the entire football club. 

"She's fiercely competitive, incredibly team-oriented and cares deeply about helping this group succeed. 

"To see her return to her best and be recognised with a fifth Gabrielle Trainor Medal is a wonderful reward for all the hard work she's put in over the last two years." 

Parker was also acknowledged by her teammates as the recipient of the 2026 Fearless Award, voted by the playing cohort as the most courageous on-field player, who lives the team's values in every game.  

Jessica Doyle received the Coaches Award, presented by Head Coach Cam Bernasconi, who reflected on Doyle’s selflessness, dogged intent on-field and her versatility this season, especially following an injury to Poppy Boltz.  

Ruck Yasmeen Janschek was lauded for her debut season, winning the GIANTS’ Rising Star award for the best first-year player. 

Named in honour of Gabrielle Trainor, an inaugural GIANTS board member and pioneer of women's football in New South Wales, the award recognises the club's AFLW best and fairest player across the home-and-away season.