With six rounds of football officially in the books for the 2023 AFL season, plenty of players have made their mark on the competition already.
Young Pie Nick Daicos has emerged as a Brownlow favourite in just his second season and looks to be topping Collingwood's best and fairest count, while plenty of others have had standout seasons for their clubs.
After a month and a bit of footy, we've taken a look at where each club's best and fairest count stands, naming the favourites for the award so far, with part one of the series covering Adelaide-Fremantle.
5. Brisbane Lions
The Brisbane Lions have been steadily putting together another great home & away season but we are still waiting for their superstars to truly take over and lift their side to a storied win away from home. One name helping the Lions get there however, is Harris Andrews.
Andrews has been the cornerstone of the Lions' defence for half a decade now, consistently proving himself as one of the premier key defenders in the comp. He's going at a routine 15.3 disposals and ranking 10th in the league for marks per game with 8. Importantly, he ranks 5th in the league for one percenters, a testament to his ability to make crucial defensive plays.
His aerial dominance has been on display this year and he has grown into one of the smartest leaders in the competition both on and off the field. As co-captain, he leads by example, steadying the ship when needed and keeping gun forwards quiet where he can.
Perhaps going under the radar this season, recruit Josh Dunkley has also been a standout performer, averaging 23.3 disposals, 4.8 marks, and 5.2 tackles per game. He's shown his versatility, performing to his typical high standard on both sides of the ball, applying pressure at a level sometimes unmatched by his Lion teammates.
Co-captain Lachie Neale is another contender, averaging an impressive 26.2 disposals per game on condensed midfield minutes and still ranking 4th in Clearances Per Game. The Brownlow Medalist's ability to powerfully win the ball in the midfield and distribute it to his teammates has been and will continue to be key to the Lions' success.
