To perform well in a final is one thing in footy, while to perform well in a Grand Final is another calling only some across the game's history have risen to.

The prestigious Norm Smith Medal is awarded to these players who are up to the challenge and make sure that they are forever immortalised for their heroic play.

Before Fremantle faces Brisbane in this week's Grand Final, I decided to take a look at this century's best Grand Final performances and rated them from 1-10 based on how impactful and memorable they were.

3Simon Black

AFL announce Norm Smith, Jock McHale medal presenters
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Simon Black celebrates after being awarded the Norm Smith Medal during the AFL Grand Final between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground September 27, 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Brisbane, 2003 v Collingwood

A performance that topped off the Lions' three-peat and still left fans longing for more. Black managed to break the V/AFL disposal record with 39 possessions (25 contested), a feat even more impressive knowing it was done before the high-possession game style of today's AFL.

He was simply in a league of his own across the ground and brought the pressure as well with a game-high nine tackles, capping off the win with a snap at goal from his left 45 metres out that put the Pies away

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