Every year there seems to be some sort of strange call made regarding the best and fairest winners. For example, this year Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale wasn't awarded the Merrett-Murray Medal, instead, that honour went to Harris Andrews.
Whilst fans may have an opinion on who they deem to be the best and fairest at a club, the award is often the best judge of a player's qualities as it's decided internally.
We've had a crack at ranking all of this year's 18 club's best and fairest winners based on their 2023 seasons alone. Take a look at the list below.
9. Josh Daicos
Although his younger brother Nick tends to garner most of the praise, Josh Daicos' season was just as good, if not better going by the Copelan Trophy count.
Taking up a wing position in the All-Australian team, Daicos was amongst the best wingers all year.
During the season, his ability to hit targets around the ground was a standout feature of his game. Additionally, he was able to hit the scoreboard on several occasions in moments where it mattered.
He had a number of important goals but none more than his final possession to win the Magpies a preliminary final.
