Ally Anderson has capped off her stellar 2024 campaign being crowned the Brisbane Lions Best and Fairest for the second successive season following a brilliant year in which the Club reached their third NAB AFLW Grand Final in as many seasons.
The star midfielder took the lead at the end of round four and never looked back, polling an impressive 208 votes to finish five votes ahead of fellow midfielder Belle Dawes (203 votes).
Anderson now adds to her impressive resume as a four-time Lions Best and Fairest winner, along with being named in the 2024 All-Australian team.
“I am extremely honoured and grateful to receive this award and humbled to be listed alongside so many great Lions players,” Anderson said.
“I am very fortunate to be part of such an incredible team who make me a better player.
“If it wasn’t for the group I have around me along with our amazing coaches and support staff then I wouldn’t be in this position, so a big thank you to every one of them.”
Anderson averaged 26.1 disposals per game, along with 6.6 tackles and 5.3 clearances.
The 30-year produced an impressive finals series, having an impact without the ball by laying an average of 9.3 tackles in the three finals including 14 in the Grand Final.
Season 2024 was an also an impressive year for runner-up Belle Dawes who claimed her first All-Australian blazer.
Averaging 18.6 disposals, Dawes further built on her reputation as the energiser bunny within the Club and out on the field.
Another Lion who drove the mantra of manic pressure, Dawes registered an average of 6.8 tackles throughout season 2024.
Best and Fairest – Top 10
- Ally Anderson – 208
- Belle Dawes – 203
- Sophie Conway – 186
- Nat Grider – 178
- Bre Koenen – 176
- Jade Ellenger – 175
- Cathy Svarc – 172
- Jennifer Dunne – 171
- Tahlia Hickie – 159
- Courtney Hodder – 158
Other Awards
Best Finals Player – Orla O’Dwyer
Rising Star Award – Jennifer Dunne
All For One Award – Lily Postlethwaite
The Lionhearted Award – Ruby Svarc
Most Relentless – Cathy Svarc
Trademark Player – Belle Dawes
Youi Game Changer Award – Belle Dawes
