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best and fairest


noun an award made to the player who has displayed the greatest skill and fairest play during a match or during the season. Compare fairest and best.

Contributor's comments: In Melbourne it is always 'best and fairest'.

Contributor's comments: The Charles Brownlow Medal is awarded in the AFL to the "Fairest & Best" player of the season. Generally misquoted as "Best & Fairest"

Contributor's comments: Fairest and Best in WAFL in Perth referred to the Sandover Medal - never the Best and Fairest.