The Norm Smith Medal goes to the player adjudged best afield in the Grand Final, and if Monday night's Brownlow Medal count is anything to go by, Lachie Neale and Nick Daicos are good at drawing votes.
But the Norm Smith isn't voted by the umpires, instead, it's a five-member AFL-appointed panel of ex-players and journalists who will determine the winner. But like the Brownlow, the Norm Smith is typically a midfielder's medal, so consider that.
When you think of the Norm Smith Medal, there are many elite footballers that come to mind. Dustin Martin, Luke Hodge and Nathan Buckley just to name a few. However, every so often the award is given to a player that not many would have expected they'd have the impact they did. Names like Jason Johannisen (2016) and Brian Lake (2013) are some rare examples of this.
This year, we've predicted each club's best chances of having a 'smokey' Norm Smith winner. This isn't to suggest these players aren't 'elite', but more names that not many would expect.
6. Dayne Zorko
This weekend is set to be a special one for the former captain. Not only will Dayne Zorko be playing in his 250th match, but he will run out with the side he has spent his whole career with as one of the only members from the Lions' hardest days of the past decade.
Zorko will be joined by Ryan Lester as the only players to have been with the club for over 10 years on Saturday.
The Brisbane veteran has come under fire for letting the emotions get the better of him in recent years, but we expect a hard-fought game from Zorko and a disposal count that well exceeds his average of 19.
Watch out this weekend for Dayne Zorko as he hopes to capitalise on the opportunity to become triumphant on the Australian sporting stage.
