Gary Ayres Award: Semi-final Votes Show Jackson in Lead

In the race for the Gary Ayres Award, Fremantle's Luke Jackson holds a narrow lead following the semi-final votes. Both Jackson and Brisbane's Zac Bailey received the highest possible score of 10 votes from coaches for their performances.

Jackson's standout game included 35 hitouts, 25 disposals, two goals, eight clearances, 12 score involvements, and four tackles, showcasing his versatility. Meanwhile, Bailey scored three goals from 23 touches against the Crows, solidifying his status as a key player after rejecting a significant contract offer from Adelaide.

No players from the Crows received votes, highlighting the disparity in performance between the teams. Jackson and Bailey also achieved maximum votes in the Zero Hanger Finals MVP race for their contributions.