THE Calder Cannons claimed their third consecutive Best and Fairest with Georgie Prespakis winning the award with 20 votes. At only 16, Prespakis still has plenty of time to develop and fine tune her already impressive skill set averaging 23 disposals and six tackles throughout the 2019 season. Although she was not there to receive the award, sister Maddy took it on her behalf with the Prespakis’ claiming back to back Best and Fairest awards.

Both Lucy McEvoy and Gabby Newton were among some of the top vote-getters showcasing their importance across the field for their respective teams. McEvoy notched up 14 votes for the season while Elisabeth Georgostathis impressed for the Jets, amassing 15 votes for her efforts. Ellie McKenzie also racked up her fair share of votes with 13 votes highlighting her ability to draw the eye with her flashy run and carry.

For the Dandenong Stingrays, Isabella Shannon received the most votes with 10 while both Olivia Meagher and Tarni Brown collected seven apiece for the Murray Bushrangers. Oakleigh Chargers’ Joanna Lin also left her mark on the competition with 13 votes to lead her side’s tally.

Bendigo Pioneers = Maeve Tupper 10
Calder Cannons = Georgie Prespakis 20
Dandenong Stingrays = Isabella Shannon 10
Eastern Ranges = Olivia Meagher/Tarni Brown 7
Geelong Falcons = Lucy McEvoy 14
Gippsland Power = Maddison Shaw 10
Murray Bushrangers = Millie Brown 6
Northern Knights = Ellie McKenzie 14 + Gabby Newton 13
Oakleigh Chargers = Joanna Lin 13
Sandringham Dragons = Sarah Hartwig 4
Tasmania Devils = Killarney Morey 3
Western Jets = Elisabeth Georgostathis 15