Georgie Prespakis crowned Geelong AFLW Best and Fairest

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Georgie Prespakis’ rise in the AFLW continues with the midfielder claiming her first Geelong Cats AFLW Best and Fairest award.

The 20-year-old enjoyed a career-best season averaging 24.2 disposals, 7.2 tackles and 6.6 clearances a game.

Prespakis continued to stamp her influence on the AFLW, with her commitment to the contest and will to drive the Cats forward into attack out of stoppage.

Ranking equal-third in the competition for average clearances (6.6), Prespakis also ranked sixth for contested possessions (13.7) and equal-seventh for ground ball gets (9).

Polling 188 votes to win the award, Prespakis finished ahead of fellow midfielders Nina Morrison with 163 votes and Amy McDonald with 82 votes.

In other awards on the night, Prespakis also claimed her second-consecutive Fan MVP award, proudly supported by Geelong Dairy.

Source: Geelong Cats.

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