The Hawthorn Football Club will receive a $ 1 million prize for their combined efforts across both the men's and women's competitions, claiming the McClelland Trophy.
Introduced in 2023, the AFL aimed to reward a club for the best aggregate performance across the home and away seasons.
Wins in the men's competition are worth four premiership points, while victories in the NAB AFL Women's competition earn eight points on the McClelland Trophy ladder.
The Hawks men's side finished seventh in the 2024 season, claiming 56 points (14 wins), whilst the women's team, following their week 11 victory over Richmond by 23 points, contributed 80 points (10 wins).
With a total of 136 points, the Hawks toppled Brisbane's 130, claiming the prize.
The million-dollar prize money will be distributed equally, with $250,000 going to the AFLW playing group, $250,000 to the AFL playing group, $250,000 to the club football department staff (exempt from the soft cap), and $250,000 to the Club.
AFL Chief Executive Officer Andrew Dillon congratulated Hawthorn on their success and said they were deserving winners of the McClelland Trophy.
"Congratulations to all the Hawthorn players, coaches and officials on their success across both the men's and women's programs. Their achievement of winning the McClelland Trophy highlights their commitment to a high-performance culture and a unified approach to excellence," Dillon said.
"The Hawks have been two of the most entertaining team in both the men's and women's competitions and It's fitting that they've been recognised as the Champion Club across both programs."
Since its institution in 1951, the McClelland Trophy has evolved to reflect a broader range of club achievements, originally awarded in the then-Victorian Football League for club performance across multiple teams. Named in honour of William McClelland—a former Melbourne premiership player, captain, and VFL president—the Trophy remains a symbol of club excellence.