CONGRATULATIONS to Michelle Cowan who has been selected as a finalist for the 2013 Football Woman of the Year (FWOTY) Award.

The Football Woman of the Year Award recognises women in the industry, who have made a significant contribution to the game of Australian Rules Football.

Cowan was the first female in Australia to coach men’s football at state level. Adding to her list of accomplishments, Cowan coached the first ever AFL women’s side for the Melbourne Football Club in June 2013.

A highly acclaimed and respected coach in both women’s and men’s leagues, Michelle is currently an Assistant Coach in the Western Australian Football League for South Fremantle Football Club.

The winner will be announced at the annual Grand Final Comedy Debate on Thursday, 26 September at Crown Palladium.

We thank Michelle for the contribution she has made to Melbourne and wish her all the best for the Women of the Year Award.