<page_title> List of individual match awards in the Australian Football League </page_title> <section_title> Australian Football League </section_title> <table> <cell> 2008 <col_header> First awarded </col_header> </cell> <cell> Archer-Hird Medal <col_header> Individual award </col_header> </cell> <cell> Awarded to the player displaying the most courage and determination in the first match between the teams each season. Named in honour of Glenn Archer (North Melbourne) and James Hird (Essendon), who were both known for their courage. <col_header> Details </col_header> </cell> </table>
In 2008, the Archer-Hird Medal was created honouring Archer and Essendon Football Club member James Hird.