Luke Jackson leads Gary Ayres Award race after dominant semi-final
Luke Jackson tops the Gary Ayres Award voting after earning 10 votes in Fremantle's semi-final win over Geelong.
Fremantle star Luke Jackson has taken the lead in the race for the Gary Ayres Award, the honour for the best performer across the AFL finals series. Jackson earned 10 votes from the Dockers' semi-final win over Geelong last Friday, with teammate Shai Bolton and Cats forward Ollie Henry both receiving six votes.
Brisbane swept voting in its heavy win over Adelaide, with Zac Bailey taking 10 votes and last year's award winner Will Ashcroft earning eight. Coaches vote after each finals match, and Grand Final votes count for 1.5 times the value.
The AFLCA excluded wildcard final votes to keep the format consistent with previous seasons.
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- Jackson votes in semi-final
- 25 disposals, 35 hitouts
- Jackson disposals and hitouts
- 1.5 times value
- Grand Final votes loading
- Geelong
- Opposition in semi-final
Why it mattersThe Gary Ayres Award recognises the standout player through finals and can shape how teams and fans remember the September campaign.
AustraliaAustralian AFL fans follow the award as a key measure of individual brilliance in the finals race toward the Grand Final.
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