AFL Coleman Medal Odds 2026
The AFL Coleman Medal is awarded to the leading goalkicker of the home-and-away AFL season. The 2026 race typically involves forwards averaging 3+ goals per game from clubs with strong inside 50 delivery. Odds update weekly -- high-scoring rounds significantly move prices on the leading contenders.
- →The Coleman Medal goes to the player who kicks the most goals in the home-and-away season only.
- →Forwards at clubs with strong inside-50 delivery have a structural advantage regardless of personal ability.
- →A player who misses 2+ games through injury effectively drops out of contention -- monitor the market closely.
- →Best prices on Coleman futures are at Bet365 and Sportsbet which offer the widest AFL player markets.
- →Each-way options are not available -- outright winner only -- making mid-season positioning critical.
Charlie Curnow is the $1.45 clear favourite for the 2026 AFL Coleman Medal - the award given to the AFL's top goal kicker. Ben King $7.00, Nick Watson $12.00 and Jack Gunston $18.00 lead the chasing pack. Market settles Tuesday 25 August 2026.
Odds sourced from Sportsbet · Market settles 25 August 2026 · All-in betting · 18+ · Gamble responsibly
2026 AFL Coleman Medal Full Market
Odds sourced from Sportsbet. Market settles 25 August 2026. All-in betting - bets stand regardless of injury.
| # | Player | Club | Odds | Bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Curnow 🏆 | Carlton | $1.45 | Bet Now |
| 2 | Ben King | Gold Coast SUNS | $7.00 | Bet Now |
| 3 | Nick Watson | Hawthorn | $12.00 | Bet Now |
| 4 | Jack Gunston | Hawthorn | $18.00 | Bet Now |
| 5 | Jye Amiss | Fremantle | $21.00 | Bet Now |
| 6 | Josh Treacy | Fremantle | $26.00 | Bet Now |
| 7 | Logan Morris | Brisbane Lions | $34.00 | Bet Now |
| 8 | Aaron Naughton | Western Bulldogs | $51.00 | Bet Now |
| 9 | Jake Waterman | West Coast Eagles | $81.00 | Bet Now |
| 10 | Jake Stringer | GWS Giants | $101.00 | Bet Now |
| 10 | Mitch Georgiades | Port Adelaide | $101.00 | Bet Now |
| 10 | Nick Larkey | North Melbourne | $101.00 | Bet Now |
| 13 | Charlie Cameron | Brisbane Lions | $251.00 | Bet Now |
| 13 | Patrick Voss | Sydney Swans | $251.00 | Bet Now |
| 15 | Jacob van Rooyen | Melbourne | $501.00 | Bet Now |
| 15 | Nate Caddy | Essendon | $501.00 | Bet Now |
| 15 | Shannon Neale | Geelong Cats | $501.00 | Bet Now |
Odds sourced from Sportsbet, correct at time of publication. All-in market - bets stand regardless of injury. Odds subject to change. 18+ · Gamble responsibly.
Top Contenders - Analysis
Ben King is the clear market leader at $2.75 and the form of the competition's most prolific goal kicker in 2026. The Gold Coast SUNS have been significantly improved this season, generating more inside 50 entries than any previous Gold Coast team, and King is the direct beneficiary. His combination of marking ability, leading patterns and genuine physical strength in the air makes him almost unstoppable when the ball arrives inside 50. The $2.75 is short but reflects a player who is genuinely on track for a career-defining season. The risk is all-in - a serious injury would cost the bet regardless of how many goals he has already kicked.
Charlie Curnow ($1.45) is the runaway 2026 Coleman Medal favourite - the Carlton spearhead has been near unstoppable all season and now sits with a commanding goal lead heading into the final stretch. At $1.45 the market treats this as a formality, and Curnow's consistency plus Carlton's reliable inside-50 delivery through the middle third makes it hard to argue.
Gunston is our value selection at $7. He is the primary target in a Hawthorn forward line that is generating excellent inside 50 entries on the back of their dominant season in 2026. A proven 50+ goal per season forward at his peak, Gunston has the marking ability and positioning to accumulate a large tally if he stays healthy. Hawthorn are one of the competition's best teams in 2026 - meaning more winning games where the forward line accumulates freely. At $7 he is the best value in the top five of this market.
Charlie Curnow's move to the Sydney Swans was one of the off-season's biggest stories and he has settled into the role of the Swans' primary forward target. Sydney generate excellent inside 50 entries but have historically lacked the pure key forward presence that Curnow provides. The concern is that Sydney share the ball more than most teams - meaning Curnow may not receive the volume of entries that a Gold Coast or Hawthorn forward would. At $8 he is priced fairly given the talent versus system question mark.
Ben King ($7.00) is the closest challenger to Curnow at second favourite. The Gold Coast SUNS spearhead has been consistent throughout 2026 and has the frame and finishing to stay in touch. At $7.00 he's the only realistic hedge against a Curnow injury or dry spell. Nick Watson ($12.00) at Hawthorn has been a revelation in his young career and is the value pick if you're looking for a mid-priced outsider - Hawthorn's attacking style has fed him plenty of quality opportunities.
What is the AFL Coleman Medal?
The Coleman Medal is awarded to the AFL player who kicks the most goals during the home and away season. It is named after John Coleman - the Essendon legend who averaged 5.48 goals per game across 98 games in the 1950s, one of the most remarkable records in Australian football history.
The award is presented at the end of the home and away season - the Sportsbet market settles on 25 August 2026. Finals goals do not count toward the Coleman Medal tally.
Important for betting: The Coleman Medal market is all-in, meaning your bet stands regardless of injury. A player who kicks 40 goals in 14 games before injury can still win if no one else surpasses their tally. Always factor injury risk into Coleman Medal selections.
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