Ebony Marinoff Wins AFLW Best and Fairest in Thrilling Finish
The Adelaide star adds the league's top honor to a standout season, including her seventh All-Australian selection and MVP recognition.
- Ebony Marinoff of the Adelaide Crows secured the AFLW best and fairest award with 23 votes, narrowly beating North Melbourne's Ash Riddell, who finished with 20 votes.
- Marinoff also won the AFL Players' Association MVP award and was named vice-captain of the All-Australian team, marking her seventh career selection.
- Her stellar season included averaging 33 disposals and 13.5 tackles per game, solidifying her status as one of the league's top midfielders.
- North Melbourne's Jasmine Garner, named All-Australian captain, and Marinoff join Emma Kearney as the only players with seven or more All-Australian selections.
- Port Adelaide's Matilda Scholz claimed the Rising Star award and mark of the year, while Adelaide's Hannah Munyard won goal of the year.