Tune in to FOX Sports 505 tonight from 7:00pm (AEST) to watch the Dolan Warren Awards 2019 . The Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League's night of nights commences this evening at The Star Event Centre in Sydney. CONFIRMED: Match and ticket details for the Grand Final LIVE BLOG: All the latest news from the Hyundai A-League Finals Series TEAM OF THE WEEK: The best performers from this weekend's Semi Finals In addition to presenting the prestigious Julie Dolan Medal (for the best player in the Westfield W-League) and Johnny Warren Medal (best player in the Hyundai A-League), other awards presented on the night include NAB Young Footballer of the Year, Coach of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Golden Boot, Goal of the Year and Referee of the Year for the Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League, as well as announcing the latest inductees to the FFA Hall of Fame. The prestigious awards ceremony will be co-hosted by FOX Sports personalities Tara Rushton and Adam Peacock.<doc-sep>Roy Krishna’s prolific season for Wellington Phoenix has earned him the Johnny Warren Medal, while the Julie Dolan Medal for the W-League’s best has been won by Melbourne Victory’s Christine Nairn. It was a huge night for Krishna, who also won the A-League’s golden boot award for his 18 goals in 25 games for the Nix, and the Fijian international was overwhelmed with the awards. “I was a bit emotional out there,” Krishna said. “This is for all the kids that have been dreaming back in the Island - if you have the right people around you who are honest with you, you can achieve everything.” Live Stream the 2019 Hyundai A-League Finals on KAYO SPORTS. Every game of the finals live & anytime on your TV or favourite device. Get your 14 day free trial > Melbourne Victory’s Christine Nairn won the Julie Dolan Medal. Source: Getty Images Krishnal was a key player as Wellington reached the finals series and the forward is rumoured to be on Sydney FC’s radar for next season. Perth Glory duo Diego Castro and Neil Kilkenny were among the nominees for the Johnny Warren Medal, alongside Adelaide’s Isaias and Keisuke Honda from Melbourne Victory. Meanwhile Nairn beat out competition from Sam Kerr to claim the Julie Dolan Medal. Victory’s midfield maestro is the first foreign player to take out the award. Kerr, who is currently on duty for the Chicago Red Stars, took home the W-League’s golden boot. Perth’s Chris Ikonomidis was named the A-League’s young footballer of the year. Source: Getty Images Chris Ikonomidis was named young player of the season for his immense contribution as Glory won the Premier’s Plate and qualified for a home grand final, while Ellie Carpenter took home the W-League’s young player of the season. The coach of the year was perhaps the most predictable on the night, with Perth’s Tony Popovic taking home the award for his phenomenal debut season out west. Tony Popovic won coach of the year. Source: Getty Images FULL LIST OF AWARDS: Johnny Warren Medal: Roy Krishna Julie Dolan Medal: Christine Nairn NAB Young Footballer of the Year: Chris Ikonomidis (A-League), Ellie Carpenter (W-League), Fabian Monge (Y-League) Goalkeeper of the Year: Filip Kurto (A-League), Aubrey Bledsoe (W-League) Golden Boot: Roy Krishna (A-League), Sam Kerr (W-League), Maudi Najjar (Y-League) Goal of the Year: Eric Bautheac (A-League), Cortnee Vine (W-League) Coach of the Year: Tony Popovic (A-League), Jeff Hopkins (W-League) Referee of the Year: Shaun Evans (A-League), Kate Jacewicz (W-League) Fair Play Award: Sydney FC (A-League), Newcastle Jets (W-League), Western Sydney Wanderers (Y-League) Community Champion: Melbourne Victory Hall of Fame: Leigh Wardell (Former Matilda), Harry Kewell (Former Socceroo), Branko Culina (Former NSL Championship winning coach), Sir Frank Lowy (Former FFA Chairman)<doc-sep>Perth Glory's Tony Popovic is the A-League coach of the year for leading the remarkable turnaround season to claim the Premiers' Plate and a spot in Sunday's grand final at Optus Stadium. Glory striker Chris Ikonomidis won the young footballer of the year in a big night for the club at tonight's Dolan Warren Awards. It is the second time Popovic has been honoured, having won the award in 2012-13 when he led Western Sydney Wanderers to the premiership. Roy Krishna from Wellington Phoenix capped off a stellar season claiming the Johnny Warren award with 31 points and the golden boot with 18 goals. Glory midfielder Neil Kilkenny was joint second, two points behind with Adelaide United's Isaias, while Glory captain Diego Castro was a point further behind with Keisuke Honda of Melbourne Victory. Camera Icon Tony Popovic has been crowned coach of the year. Credit: Getty Images Christine Nairn from Melbourne Victory claimed the Julie Dolan Medal, the W-League’s highest honour with 21 points, pushing Glory's international star Sam Kerr into second place by five points. Kerr's 13 goals won her the W-League golden boot. Among other awards Ellie Carpenter (Canberra United) was the winner of the W-League young footballer of the year and Fabian Monge (Western Sydney Wanderers) won the Y-League's top award.<doc-sep>
Cooper Cronk and Tara Rushton at the Dolan Warren Awards. It was football’s night of nights on Monday as the best of the A-League and W-League was celebrated at The Star Casino. The glittering night on Australian football’s calendar saw stars walk the blue carpet, including those from Perth Glory and Sydney FC — friendly on the night, but will turn foes in Sunday’s grand final. Melbourne Victory star Keisuke Honda as well as Socceroos coach Graham Arnold were there, while Victory goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas arrived with his mum Linda. Live Stream the 2019 Hyundai A-League Finals on KAYO SPORTS. Every game of the finals live & anytime on your TV or favourite device. Get your 14 day free trial > Naziah Ali and Roy Krishna at the 2019 Dolan Warren Awards. Source: Getty Images But the night belonged to Roy Krishna, with the Wellington Phonenix star taking out the Johnny Warren Medal, beating out competition from Diego Castro and Isaias. The prolific forward also won the golden boot award for his 18 goals for the season. The Julie Dolan Medal for the W-League’s was won by Melbourne Victory’s Christine Nairn, who beat Sam Kerr to the prize. But 25-year-old Kerr did win the W-League’s golden boot award. Tony Popovic predictably took home the A-League coach of the year award, while Chris Ikonomidis won the young player award. Keisuke Honda on the red carpet at the Dolan Warren Awards. Source: Getty Images Alex Brosque and Nadia Brosque at the 2019 Dolan Warren Awards at The Star. Source: Getty Images Lawrence Thomas and mum Linda Thomas pose for a photograph as they arrive for the Dolan Warren Awards. Source: AAP Socceroos coach Graham Arnold and Sarah Arnold at the Dolan Warren Awards. Source: AAP Matt McKay and Amanda McKay at the Dolan Warren Awards. Source: AAP Adelaide United player Michelle Heyman and Christine Aldridge at The Dolan Warren Awards. Source: News Corp Australia The Dolan Warren Medal was broadcast live on FOX Sports.