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Riddell Rewrites AFLW History with Best-and-Fairest!
24 Nov
Summary
- Ash Riddell secured her first AFLW best-and-fairest award.
- She broke her own disposal record three times this season.
- Riddell was overlooked in two drafts before her success.
Ash Riddell has been crowned the AFLW's best-and-fairest player for the first time, marking a significant milestone in her career. The North Melbourne star achieved this highest individual honour after a dominant season, also earning her fifth All-Australian selection. Riddell's performance was highlighted by breaking her own disposal record three times and averaging a league-leading 35.3 disposals per match.
Despite her current success, Riddell's path to this achievement was unconventional, having been overlooked in two AFLW drafts before joining North Melbourne. She has since become a club champion and premiership player. Her winning tally included votes in nine games, with six best-on-field acknowledgments across her dozen appearances.
Riddell attributes her success to the strong team culture at North Melbourne, emphasizing enjoying the journey and trusting her teammates. The team, including fellow All-Australian selections Jasmine Garner, Tahlia Randall, and Blaithin Bogue, is set to compete in the grand final against the Brisbane Lions, aiming to extend their record 26-match winning streak.
