This week saw the launch of the NAB Young Footballer Of The Year Award with both plaudits and a financial package on offer to the star performer.

There are strings attached however and keeping your house in order is one of them. A-League head Archie Fraser has revealed that dazzling skills alone will not be enough to impress the panel of judges who make the selection.

That panel includes Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek, Graham Arnold, Han Berger and Jan Versleijen.  Former Socceroos and members of the media also make up the judging panel.

Those falling foul of anti-doping regulations, code of conduct violations and disciplinary regulations will find themselves out in the cold when it comes to the monthly award and overall winner.  

But the emphasis appears to be carrot as much as stick. The overall winner nets a $10,000 personal investment portfolio for example.

Last season's young player of the season, Adelaide United's Scott Jamieson, joked that perhaps his triumph came a year too early (before NAB's involvement). He laughed: "There's big shoes to fill. No, I was very honoured to win it. Personal accolades are unbelievable but it's about the team. You can't get an award without your teammates."