Samantha Kerr and the Matildas have won the two of the major gongs at Wednesday night's Women In Sport Awards.
On a night celebrating women's sport in Australia, Samantha Kerr took home the Women's Health Sportswoman of the Year.
The 24-year-old Perth-born striker has enjoyed a stunning year which has included winning the W-League's Julie Dolan Medal and top scorer in USA's National Women's Soccer League.
Kerr also scored a hat-trick in a 4-2 win over Japan during Australia's triumph at the Tournament of Nations in the USA in July and August.
Kerr was shortlisted alongside Sally Pearson (hurdles), Britt Cox (mogul skiing), Isis Holt (para-athlete), Emma Mckeon (swimming) and Rhiannan Iffland (high diving).
Congratulations to Sam Kerr! Our 2017 Sportswoman of the Year #WHWinS #WomenInSport pic.twitter.com/VJuokkLJ5u
— Women's Health Aus (@womenshealthaus) October 18, 2017
The Matildas won the A-Team of the Year ahead of the AFLW's Adelaide Crows, netball's Sunshine Coast Lightning, WBBL's Sydney Sixers and water polo's Aussie Stingers.
Australia's Tournament of Nations triumph against top nations USA, Japan and Brazil was a significant highlight.
The Matildas returned to home soil in September for a captivating two-match series against Brazil where they won both games, 2-1 and 3-2.
Congratulations to @TheMatildas! They're our A-Team of the Year for 2017 #WHwins #WomenInSport pic.twitter.com/DWTfNpqaiv
— Women's Health Aus (@womenshealthaus) October 18, 2017
Click to hear Sam Kerr on the new 442FM
Here’s a brief taster...
Sam Kerr and the #Matildas were big winners at the #WomeninSport Awards - here’s a bit of our 442FM chat with her https://t.co/d0nJVLoolT
— Kevin Airs (@KevinAirs442) October 18, 2017
And check out the new issue of FourFourTwo for a big feature on the Matilda’s Golden Girl too!
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