Ally Anderson wins Brisbane Lions’ AFLW best and fairest honour for a third time
Already thrilled to have been part of this year’s premiership-winning AFLW team, Brisbane Lions midfielder Ally Anderson has been given further reason to celebrate.
Star midfielder Ally Anderson has capped off a superb AFLW season by winning the Brisbane Lions’ best and fairest award for a third time.
Anderson polled 205 votes. 10 more than runner-up and fellow midfielder Belle Dawes.
The individual award comes less than a week after Anderson helped the Lions win the AFLW premiership with a 17-point grand final victory over North Melbourne.
“As much this award means a lot to me, what is even more special is that I got to win a premiership with my best friends for this great club last week and I couldn’t be happier,” she said.
“A lot of the credit needs to go to my teammates, because I am very fortunate to be part of such an incredible team who make me a better player.
“If it wasn’t for the players I have around me and our amazing coaches and support staff then I wouldn’t be in this position, so a big thank you to every one of them.
“I am extremely honoured and grateful to receive this award, especially for a third time, and humbled to be listed alongside so many great Lions players.”
The form of Anderson, who averaged 24.3 disposals per game along with 6.5 tackles and 4.5 clearances, also earnt her selection in this year’s All-Australian team.
Dawes was also in good form this year, average of 7.7 tackles per game during the home and away season, before upping the ante to make 34 tackles in three finals series games.
Best and Fairest – Top 10
Ally Anderson – 205
Isabel Dawes – 195
Orla O’Dwyer – 169
Nat Grider – 166
Dakota Davidson – 164
Breanna Koenen – 163
Courtney Hodder – 160
Sophie Conway – 158
Jade Ellenger – 155
Cathy Svarc – 154
Other Awards
Rising Star – Charlotte Mullins
All For One Award – Nat Grider
The Lionhearted Award – Lily Postlethwaite
Most Relentless – Courtney Hodder
Trademark Player – Belle Dawes
Youi Game Changer – Belle Dawes
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