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.
7. Caleb Serong
Fremantle's superstar midfielder was once again the shining light for his club. Working alongside the talented Andrew Brayshaw, Serong was rewarded with his first All-Australian blazer in 2023.
Averaging 30.7 disposals per game, Serong was ranked fourth amongst the competition in average disposals.
Although Fremantle didn't perform very well this season, especially after the heights of last year, Serong was still a standout. A natural-born leader, Serong led the midfield unit and has formed one of the best midfield duos in the competition.
