The star midfielder was unveiled as Brad Powe's successor following the final game of the season, and finished clear of runner-up Nathan Rataj in the Kangaroos' vote count earlier this week.

A handful of the Roos' NTFA premier division counterparts have already held their best and fairests, including both grand finalists.

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Nuggety midfielder Matt Zanetto took out Bridgenorth's Kevin Lack medal from forward Rohan Sergeant, who kicked 61 goals from 18 appearances in his first year back at the club.

Maddy Whitney and Caitlin Mulligan secured the top two places in club's maiden women's count.

Midfielders also dominate new premier Hillwood's best and fairest with North Launceston recruit Mark Walsh (56 votes) finishing seven clear of Clarrie Boon medallist Dan Withers.

Isaac Thompson and Jake Pearce polled 48 and 42 votes respectively.

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Ex-Northern Bombers also polled well at George Town with Corey Nankervis (best and fairest, best backman) and Zach Burt (runner-up, leading goalkicker) leading the way.

Sam Freeman was acknowledged with the rising star award while clubmate Jill Fish won the women's best and fairest in a tough season for the Saints.

At Longford, Aaron Seen saw off Jake Murfett and jet forward Jackson Blair while the familiar names of Luke Mccarty (115 votes), Leigh Harding (84) and Ben Webb (69) topped South Launceston's count.

Bulldogs women's star Kiara Foley was the standout from the NTFAW's inaugural premiership outfit.

Callum Mulder, Jack Dyer and NTFA representative ruckman Tom Broadhurst finished top three in Bracknell's best and fairest.

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