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.
6. Jordan Dawson
The Crows skipper was a standout for his side this year, earning his maiden All-Australian blazer.
In his first year as Adelaide's captain, Dawson almost led his side to a finals series, showing promising signs of things to come.
Averaging a career-high 27.1 disposals per game, Dawson had a great year despite not making the finals. The Crows seem primed to make a big statement in 2024 with Dawson leading the way.
