The AFL off-season has already begun for multiple clubs, and with that comes the awards evening.
The night is a chance to reflect on the year that was and reward players for their efforts, on and off the field.
Here is each AFL club's 2026 Best and Fairest winner, as well as other high vote-getters and award winners from each side.
GWS
Defensive weapon Lachie Ash won his maiden Kevin Sheedy Medal, just beating out Connor Idun and Clayton Oliver.
Captain Toby Greene - who is weighing up his future at the Giants - finished in fourth, while star midfielder Finn Callaghan rounded out the top five.
Jake Stringer, after departing the club in search of a fourth team, featured heavily in the votes, as did rising youngster Harvey Thomas.
1. Lachie Ash - 71 votes
2. Connor Idun - 69
3. Clayton Oliver - 67
4. Toby Greene - 59
5. Finn Callaghan - 56
6. Lachie Whitfield - 55
7. Jake Stringer - 50
8. Harvey Thomas - 44
9. Harry Himmelberg - 33
10. Ryan Angwin - 32
Coaches Award
Harvey Thomas
Academy Player of the Year
Ethan Matthews
VFL Player of the Year
Harvey Hooper
Members' Choice Award
Clayton Oliver
Rising Star Award
Harvey Thomas
GIANTS Community Award
Stephen Coniglio
