Who will the 2017 Syd Barker Medal?
Ahead of the Syd Barker Club Champion Dinner on September 15, NMFC.com.au looks at the main chances to become North’s best and fairest player.
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In alphabetical order
Shaun Atley
The Syd Barker Medal rewards consistency and Atley has been one of the Roos’ most reliable players in 2017.
He’s played every game, sitting sixth for disposals (369), third for inside 50s (77) and second for goal assists (16).
Atley has also been handy around the goals, with 11 for the year.
Ben Brown
One of the most dominant key-forwards in the game, Brown has booted an impressive 56 goals for the year.
He has taken almost double the amount of marks inside 50 (63) than his closest teammate, and also sits third at the club for goal assists (12).
Ben Cunnington
The club’s leading disposal winner (26 a game) and clearance player (7 a game) has had another fantastic season as he hopes to replicate his 2014 Syd Barker win.
Shaun Higgins
The forward-turned-midfielder has averaged 23 disposals (second at club), 5 tackles (third at club), 4 clearances (third at club) and almost a goal a game in a terrific season.
He sits third at North in the coaches’ voting behind Ben Cunnington and Ben Brown.
Luke McDonald
Tough and courageous, McDonald has the best year of his career to date.
He’s averaged 20 touches, 4 inside 50s and 4 tackles a game, also floating forward to boot 8 goals.
Robbie Tarrant
The vice-captain has been a pillar in defence in a tough season.
He leads the club for marks (123), is second for one percenters (82) and second for rebound 50s (85).
Tarrant has been again been able to limit the influence of the game’s best forwards.
Marley Williams
While he only played 13 games due to injury, Williams made every post a winner at his new club.
He shut down some of the league’s best small-forwards, as well as averaging 17 disposals and 4 rebound 50s.
The limited games will hurt, but Williams has certainly had a big impact in his first year.
Jack Ziebell
The skipper has been at his inspirational best with several big games, despite playing under duress.
He has averaged a touch over 22 possessions (third at club), 5 clearances (second at club) and 77 inside 50s (fourth at club).
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