Norm Smith Medallist Isaac Smith has paid tribute to his late grandfather following Geelong's dominant 81-point grand final win over Sydney.
Smith was awarded best on field by a panel of judges for his 32 disposal, three goal effort, adding yet another medal to his now four premiership wins.
After collecting the medal, Smith paid tribute to his "hero" pop, who passed away last week.
โMy pop, who I was very close to and had a lot to do with the person I am today, my Dadโs father, passed away last Wednesday night,โ Smith said post-game.
โIt hit me last week probably and thatโs why I probably didnโt get a touch for the first half of last weekโs prelim.
โI made a mad dash to Albury and spent 24 hours with him, Iโll be forever grateful he was still mentally there. We had a great 24 hours together.
โAlthough it was very upsetting, itโs been a beautiful time for our family.โ
Smith was awarded the three votes from all but one of the judges, with Andrew McLeod, Jonathon Brown, Michael Gleeson, Abbey Holmes and David Mundy those in charge of the votes.
At age 33, Smith becomes the oldest ever winner of a Norm Smith Medal.
NORM SMITH VOTES
Andrew McLeod
3. Smith
2. Dangerfield
1. Blicavs
Jonathan Brown
3. Dangerfield
2. Smith
1. Stengle
Michael Gleeson
3. Smith
2. Dangerfield
1. De Koning
Abbey Holmes
3. Smith
2. Dangerfield
1. Stengle
David Mundy
3. Smith
2. Stengle
1. Dangerfield
