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I'm thinking top 3 would be Goldy, Lize and Kate...not sure past that.

Forgot Chaplin who would also be in the mix.

Blaithin would have been up there but for the injury.

 

1. Kate Hore

2. Tyla Hanks

3. Eliza McNamarra

4. Maeve Chaplin

5. Sinead Goldrick

With special mention of Blaithin Mackin (if only she didn't get injured)

 

 

I'd sure like the Irish to feature strongly. They are such a great story, and just great in their own rights.

Kate

Lize

Goldie

 Maeve 

Jules 


1 hour ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Jules being Tahlia Gillard, one presumes?

Yes. I actually forgot her first name there. I don’t think I’ve ever used it. 😅

 
2 hours ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

1. Kate Hore

2. Tyla Hanks

3. Eliza McNamarra

4. Maeve Chaplin

5. Sinead Goldrick

With special mention of Blaithin Mackin (if only she didn't get injured)

 

Ditto to this.

With a special mention to Banno for her second half of the season. I thought she really lifted after the Essendon loss and was a big part in steadying the ship.


McNamara

Chaplin

Hore

Hanks

Goldrick

 

star GIFDaisy Pearce Trophy | Kate Hore – 70 votes  
Melbourne captain Kate Hore was titled the Daisy Pearce Trophy winner, edging out vice-captain Hanks by two votes.   

This is Hore’s third straight best and fairest award, having won during season seven and eight.  
 
The Melbourne skipper embraced her second season at the helm, showing her trademark professionalism. This year looked different for Hore though, with the Demon taking on a new dual role where she lined up across both the midfield and forward line.  

This allowed her to influence games in more ways than one, averaging 18 disposals, four clearances (both career highs) and kicking a total of eight goals across her 10 games.

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Second Place | Tyla Hanks – 68 votes  

This year saw Hanks once again prove that she is in the top echelon of midfielders within the league, her skill and execution above the rest.  

The reliable Demon has been a consistent contributor in the Melbourne line-up since her first season at the club back in 2019 and has continued to provide a level of stability for nearly six years now.   

The hard-working and crafty midfielder led by example as the club’s vice-captain, averaging 18 disposals, five tackles and four clearances.

Third Place | Maeve Chaplin – 67 votes 
As recognised earlier in the night with the Coaches Award, Chaplin’s campaign was her best yet, putting in the work to produce a breakout season.  
 
After a few years of instability in the Melbourne team, Chaplin well and truly made her mark in Melbourne’s defence in 2024, becoming one of the best young defenders across the league.  

At just 22, Chaplin showed a level of composure above her years, known as a powerful strength coming out of the side’s backline. Her career-making season saw her average 6.7 intercepts (10th in the league) and 13.6 disposals, with a disposal efficiency of 78.7% (a team high).  
 
The third-place finish comes after another important accolade, the Demon earning her maiden selection in the All-Australian squad.

1st Kate Hore 70 ❤️💙

2nd Tyla Hanks 68 ❤️💙

3rd Maeve Chaplin 67 ❤️💙

4th Eliza McNamara 64❤️💙

5th Sinead Goldrick 61❤️💙

6th Megan Fitzsimon 59❤️💙

7th Shelley Heath 58❤️💙

8th Tahlia Gillard & Alyssa Bannan 57❤️💙

9th Lil Mithen 53❤️💙

10th Sarah Lampard 50❤️💙

Great effort by Fitzy 

Has become a solid senior player

Well Done Hore, she gets better every year

Congrats also to Megan Fitzsimon with the Demon Spirit Award, Saraid Taylor with the Club Ambassador Award, and as already mentioned, Maeve Chaplin with the Coaches Award.

 

Daisy Pearce Medal Honour Roll

2017 Daisy Pearce

2018 Daisy Pearce (2)

2019 Paxy Paxman

2020 Shelley Scott

2021 Tyla Hanks & Paxy Paxman (2)

2022 S6 Daisy Pearce (3)

2022 S7 Kate Hore

2023 Tyla Hanks (2) & Kate Hore (2)

2024 Kate Hore (3)

 

So Kate's equalled Daisy with the win this year.


I'm surprised Eliza McNamara didn't finish in the top three. Good on her for coming 4th.

 
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5 minutes ago, #11-TonyAnderson said:

I'm surprised Eliza McNamara

Me too. I'm always surprised by at least one part of a B&F count, but this one was a real eye-opener. I love Hore, Hanks and Chaplin, but I thought McNamara had them all covered this season. 

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