Abbey Holmes stuns in chic slip dress at the W Awards as she leads arrivals alongside Sarah Hosking and her twin sister Jessica at AFLW’s night of nights

Abbey Holmes stuns in chic slip dress at the W Awards as she leads arrivals alongside Sarah Hosking and her twin sister Jessica at AFLW’s night of nights

The finest sportswomen in the AFLW turned out for one of football’s most prestigious events on Monday night. 

The A-list of women’s football took to the red carpet in Melbourne for the annual W Awards. 

Leading the charge was Abbey Holmes, who stunned as she posed alongside her husband footballer Keegan Brooksby who looked dapper in a tuxedo. 

The former footy player opted for a black and white slip dress that skimmed her fit form. 

She added a pair of white pointed heels and kept her accessories minimal, wearing some glittering earrings. 

For makeup, Abbey chose a glowing look with lots of bronzer and a nude lipstick while pulling her blonde locks off her face. 

Abbey Holmes stunned as she posed alongside her husband, footballer Keegan Brooksby. Both pictured

The former footy player opted for a black and white slip dress that skimmed her fit form

The former footy player opted for a black and white slip dress that skimmed her fit form 

Sarah Hosking and her twin sister Jessica Hosking both opted for column dresses, in red and white, paired with strappy heels. 

Monique Conti of the Tigers was classy in a sleek black gown with sheer panels that showed off her midriff and trim pins. 

She added a pair of shoes in a pointed design and a patent finish which matched her bag. 

The footballer chose a warm makeup look with a lilac lipstick and swept her brunette locks off her face. 

Brisbane Lions player Taylor Smith stood out from the pack, with the blonde bombshell opting for a plunging baby blue gown that flaunted her bust. 

Kate Shierlaw and Emma Kearney of the Kangaroos posed together, with Kate showing off her ripped physique in a plunging gown.

Isabel Dawes of the Lions put her muscular figure on show in a strapless red gown worn along with strappy heels. 

She appeared to opt for minimal makeup, letting her natural beauty shine, and pulled her blonde hair off her face.  

Sarah Hosking and her twin sister Jessica Hosking both opted for column dresses

Sarah Hosking and her twin sister Jessica Hosking both opted for column dresses

The blonde beauties both had glittering purses and wore their hair in waves

The blonde beauties both had glittering purses and wore their hair in waves

Monique Conti of the Tigers was classy in a sleek black gown with sheer panels

Monique Conti of the Tigers was classy in a sleek black gown with sheer panels 

She added a pair of shoes in a pointed design and a patent finish

She added a pair of shoes in a pointed design and a patent finish 

She also posed alongside Richmond player Grace Egan who stunned in a long black frock

She also posed alongside Richmond player Grace Egan who stunned in a long black frock 

Brisbane Lions player Taylor Smith stood out from the pack, with the blonde bombshell opting for a plunging baby blue gown that flaunted her bust

Brisbane Lions player Taylor Smith stood out from the pack, with the blonde bombshell opting for a plunging baby blue gown that flaunted her bust

Kate Shierlaw and Emma Kearney of the Kangaroos posed together, with Kate showing off her ripped physique in a plunging gown

Kate Shierlaw and Emma Kearney of the Kangaroos posed together, with Kate showing off her ripped physique in a plunging gown

Isabel Dawes of the Lions put her muscular figure on show in a strapless red gown

Isabel Dawes of the Lions put her muscular figure on show in a strapless red gown 

Brisbane Lions star Kate McCarthy stood out in a purple ensemble with a bright cartoonish print throughout. 

She matched her jacket to her bell bottom trousers and added a pair of chunky patent boots. 

Tilly Lucas-Rodd of the Hawks posted alongside Georgia Fisher, with both opting for chic suits. 

Serene Watson of the Saints went along with Kade Nanscawen, with both looking on trend in classic black, while Serene added a trendy touch with a gold Diesel bag. 

Jasmine Garner and Jenna Bruton of the Kangaroos posed side by side with Jasmine choosing a tailored vest. 

Jenna meanwhile went for bright orange for her sleeveless halter dress which she paired with simple white trainers. 

Ally Anderson of the Lions ensured her muscular arms were on display in a pale blue strapless dress paired with strappy black heels. 

Sophie Conway of the Lions looked on trend in a loose dark brown gown with a plunging neckline, contrasted with bright orange strappy heels. 

Brisbane Lions star Kate McCarthy stood out in a purple ensemble with a bright cartoonish print throughout

Brisbane Lions star Kate McCarthy stood out in a purple ensemble with a bright cartoonish print throughout

She matched her jacket to her bell bottom trousers and added a pair of chunky patent boots

She matched her jacket to her bell bottom trousers and added a pair of chunky patent boots

Tilly Lucas-Rodd of the Hawks posted alongside Georgia Fisher, with both opting for chic suits

Tilly Lucas-Rodd of the Hawks posted alongside Georgia Fisher, with both opting for chic suits

Serene Watson of the Saints went along with Kade Nanscawen, with both looking on trend in classic black, while Serene added a trendy touch with a gold Diesel bag

Serene Watson of the Saints went along with Kade Nanscawen, with both looking on trend in classic black, while Serene added a trendy touch with a gold Diesel bag

Jasmine Garner and Jenna Bruton of the Kangaroos posed side by side

Jasmine Garner and Jenna Bruton of the Kangaroos posed side by side 

Ally Anderson of the Lions ensured her muscular arms were on display in a pale blue strapless dress paired with strappy black heels

Ally Anderson of the Lions ensured her muscular arms were on display in a pale blue strapless dress paired with strappy black heels

Sophie Conway of the Lions looked on trend in a loose dark brown gown with a plunging neckline, contrasted with bright orange strappy heels

Sophie Conway of the Lions looked on trend in a loose dark brown gown with a plunging neckline, contrasted with bright orange strappy heels

Breanna Koenen of the Lions kept things casually chic in a black dress with metallic threading worn with strappy nude heels. 

Jesse Wardlaw of the Saints posed alongside her date for the evening while turning heads in a tailored suit under which she went topless. 

Hannah Priest of the Saints looked radiant in baby blue as she posed alongside a date.

Greta Bodey and Emily Bates cuddled up on the red carpet while each wearing ensembles with peekaboo cutouts that showed off some skin. 

Daisy Pearce, Senior Coach of the Eagles, was gorgeous in a one-shoulder black gown with a cut out at midriff and a daring thigh high split. 

Matilda Scholz of the Power showed off her statuesque figure in a one-shoulder maxi dress with a cutout at the side, paired with gold heels. 

Alice Edmonds and Ellie Blackburn of the Bulldogs posed together with Alice in a lime green satin number while Ellie chose a semi-sheer black frock that showed off her taut tummy. 

Ruby Schleicher stood out in a sleeveless, pale blue satin gown with a thigh high split paired with pointed Mary Jane heels. 

Ruby Schleicher stood out in a sleeveless, pale blue satin gown with a thigh high split

Ruby Schleicher stood out in a sleeveless, pale blue satin gown with a thigh high split 

She posed up a storm alongside Nell Morris-Dalton of the Magpies

She posed up a storm alongside Nell Morris-Dalton of the Magpies

Alice Edmonds and Ellie Blackburn of the Bulldogs posed together with Alice in a lime green satin number while Ellie chose a semi-sheer black frock that showed off her taut tummy

Alice Edmonds and Ellie Blackburn of the Bulldogs posed together with Alice in a lime green satin number while Ellie chose a semi-sheer black frock that showed off her taut tummy

Daisy Pearce, Senior Coach of the Eagles, was gorgeous in a one-shoulder black gown with a cut out at the midriff and a daring thigh high split

Daisy Pearce, Senior Coach of the Eagles, was gorgeous in a one-shoulder black gown with a cut out at the midriff and a daring thigh high split

Greta Bodey and Emily Bates cuddled up on the red carpet

Greta Bodey and Emily Bates cuddled up on the red carpet 

Matilda Scholz of the Power showed off her statuesque figure in a one-shoulder maxi dress with a cutout at the side, paired with gold heels

Matilda Scholz of the Power showed off her statuesque figure in a one-shoulder maxi dress with a cutout at the side, paired with gold heels

Jesse Wardlaw of the Saints posed alongside her date for the evening while turning heads in a tailored suit under which she went topless

Jesse Wardlaw of the Saints posed alongside her date for the evening while turning heads in a tailored suit under which she went topless 

Ebony Marinoff of the Crows kept things simply chic in a pale lilac gown

Ebony Marinoff of the Crows kept things simply chic in a pale lilac gown 

She posed up a storm alongside Nell Morris-Dalton of the Magpies, with the pair larking around on the red carpet.  

Madison Prespakis of the Bombers went for a bright coral suit in a loose fit paired with white sneakers as she posed with her date in black.

Ebony Marinoff of the Crows kept things simply chic in a pale lilac gown that sat close to her toned figure, accented with a silver purse and nude heels. 

Eagles players Amy Franklin, Charlotte Thomas, Ella Roberts and Mikayla Western all posed together, proving their team spirit is strong as ever. 

The Sydney Swans players Lucy McEvoy, Chloe Molloy and Montana Ham also cuddled up for their red carpet moment. 

Emma Moore, General Manager Women’s Football of the AFL, brought the razzle dazzle in a standout black ballgown with sheer sections. 

Former Vice President of the Western Bulldogs Football Club, Susan Alberti, glittered on the night in a flowing dress with large rhinestone details 

The annual award ceremony is held at Crown Palladium.

Emma Moore, General Manager Women's Football of the AFL, brought the razzle dazzle in a standout black ballgown with sheer sections

Emma Moore, General Manager Women’s Football of the AFL, brought the razzle dazzle in a standout black ballgown with sheer sections 

Hannah Priest of the Saints looked radiant in baby blue as she posed alongside a date

Hannah Priest of the Saints looked radiant in baby blue as she posed alongside a date 

Madison Prespakis of the Bombers went for a bright coral suit in a loose fit paired with white sneakers as she posed with her date in black

Madison Prespakis of the Bombers went for a bright coral suit in a loose fit paired with white sneakers as she posed with her date in black

Breanna Koenen of the Lions kept things casually chic in a black dress with metallic threading worn with strappy nude heels

Breanna Koenen of the Lions kept things casually chic in a black dress with metallic threading worn with strappy nude heels

Eagles players Amy Franklin, Charlotte Thomas, Ella Roberts and Mikayla Western all posed together, proving their team spirit is strong as ever

Eagles players Amy Franklin, Charlotte Thomas, Ella Roberts and Mikayla Western all posed together, proving their team spirit is strong as ever

The Sydney Swans players Lucy McEvoy, Chloe Molloy and Montana Ham also cuddled up for their red carpet moment

The Sydney Swans players Lucy McEvoy, Chloe Molloy and Montana Ham also cuddled up for their red carpet moment

Former Vice President of the Western Bulldogs Football Club, Susan Alberti, glittered on the night in a flowing dress with large rhinestone details

Former Vice President of the Western Bulldogs Football Club, Susan Alberti, glittered on the night in a flowing dress with large rhinestone details 

The women’s AFL best players, as well as its top brass, all gather for the glamourous night. 

Among the top awards up for grabs on the night is the prestigious McClelland Trophy. 

Other big gongs include the BHP Community Coach of the Year Award, the AFLW Leading Goal Kicker Award and the AFLW Umpires Rising Star Award.

Another one to watch is the Telstra AFLW Rising Star award as well as the AFLW All-Australian Team prize. 

Also up for grabs is 2024 AFLW Best and Fairest, among several other highly lauded honours. 

The winner of the AFLW Best and Fairest award tends to be the standout of the year, with the lucky recipient delivering a speech on the night. 

The votes will be read by AFL CEO Andrew Dillon, who is joined on stage by AFL footy boss Laura Kane.

Also taking part are AFLW general manager Emma Moore and AFL strategy GM Walter Lee. 

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