For most best and fairest votes across more than one grade.

Awarded for the first time in 1995, it is named after Ron M. Carter who retired at the end of the 1997 season having been the head trainer for a number of years. He originally came to the Club as the A Grade and Club Coach in 1973. His coaching career at the Club was extensive; 1973 & 74 (A’s, B’s, C’s & D’s), 1975 (A’s Assistant, B’s, C’s & D’s), 1976 (A’s), 1977 (B’s & C’s), 1978-80 (B’s) and included coaching the B Grade premiership sides in 1977 & 78.

If there are any errors or you can confirm the first year of the award, any of the missing winners, first names and missing initials, please contact the Club via email: paocfc1926@gmail.com