Schmook took home the Alan Newman Best Print Feature award for his behind-the-scenes story on how Fremantle optimised its performance during a road trip to Gold Coast.
He joined the Dockers for every step of their journey to and from the Gold Coast to face the Suns, interviewing players and officials to discover just how one of the AFL’s most experienced travelling teams seeks to minimise the impact of cross-continental travel on its game-day results.
Meanwhile, Carson won the award for best photograph for his picture of Maurice Rioli jnr’s flying tackle on Brady Hough during Richmond’s clash with West Coast in round 19, 2025 at Optus Stadium.
He also received a commendation for his photo of Liam Ryan flying for a mark during the Western Derby in round 20.
