The Alex Tobin Medal
In 2008, the PFA Tobin Medal was inaugurated by the Australian Professional Footballers Association (PFA). It is to be awarded annually by the PFA to a current, or a former, player based on four attributes demonstrated by Alex Tobin throughout his career and which reflect the philosophy of the PFA. Leadership, achievement as a player, commitment to ones fellow professionals and (service and dedication to the game. The first two medals were conferred on Joe Marston and, posthumously, Johnny Warren.
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