The season may have been shorter than expected but the race for the Henderson Medal will be as tight as ever.
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The key to a best-and-fairest win rests in consistency.
We've used a formula based on the number of times a player was named in their side's best to reveal this season's most consistent performers.
Granted, the umpires may see things differently, but it should give a fair indication of the names to watch out for in tonight's best-and-fairest count.
A formula has been used to generate points attributable to players who have earned a spot among their team's best players each week.
Winning team - 1st best (16.0 points); 2nd best (13.5); 3rd best (11.0); 4th best (8.5); 5th best (6.0); 6th best (3.5)
Losing team - 1st best (7.0); 2nd best (6.0); 3rd best (5.0); 4th best (4.0); 5th best (3.0); 6th best (2.0).
14= Nick Rippon
Lake Wendouree
Points: 47.5
Games: 10
Rippon was arguably the Lakers' best in his first full-time season with the club. He only missed the best twice and provided 12 goals from midfield.
14= Lachlan Cassidy
Sebastopol
Points: 47.5
Games: 10
You could argue this was Cassidy's best season and there'll bit little pushback from the Sebastopol faithful. The ball magnet's best performances came when his side was ravaged by injury and needed a talisman. Don't be surprised if Cassidy ends up among the frontrunners in the count.
14= Daniel Burton
Bacchus Marsh
Points: 47.5
Games: 10
The 2018 Henderson Medallist was largely absent for his side's best throughout the season - much to the surprise of those outside Bacchus Marsh. Burton was dominant in the ruck again this year and offers plenty more across the park.
13=Sam James
Ballarat
Points: 48.5
Games: 10
Rotating between the half-forward line and the engine room, the Swans' skipper stepped up when his senior teammates were out injured. James only missed the best three times and 14 goals from midfield is no small feat either.
13= Jordyn Cotter
Melton
Points: 48.5
Games: 10
Cotter plays an important role for the Bloods off the half-back line, moving the ball forward with pace and finding targets more of than not with an exceptional kicking games. His influence on affairs is likely to have attracted the umpires' attention.
12 - Ryan Hobbs
North Ballarat
Points: 49
Games: 10
If Hobbs doesn't perform as well as he does its unlikely the Roosters can achieve what they do going forward. The consistent defender is likely to pick up a couple of votes.
11= Tom German
Bacchus Marsh
Points: 53
Games: 10
Bacchus Marsh's playing-coach provided a massive boost in the middle of the park. He rarely makes the wrong decision and marshals his side excellently.
11= Nicholas Stuhldreier
Bacchus Marsh
Points: 53
Games: 10
One of the Cobras' best performers this year, Stuhldreier has become a midfield leader in his early 20s. His coach and teammates may just steal votes off him though.
10 - Simon McCartin
North Ballarat
Points: 55
Games: 8
The Roosters' dependable captain. McCartin led from the front and provided a needed level head in a developing midfield group.
9 - Luke Wynd
Ballarat
Points: 55.5
Games: 10
Luke Wynd was a brick wall for the Swans. He often went to the opposition's best forward and was named in the best in all but three games.
8 - Josh Chatfield
North Ballarat
Points: 56
Games: 8
Who knows how far Josh Chatfield could have gone this season. The mobile forward once led the goalkicking race before a lacerated kidney in round eight ended his season early.
7 - Bailey Mawson
Melton
Points: 62.5
Games: 10
One of the players who's quietly gone under the radar for the Bloods. The halfback provided exceptional run and carry but was also a force in defence, helping Melton to the best defensive record in the league.
6 - Marcus Powling
Ballarat
Points: 63
Games: 10
Powling was a player who performed his role in the ruck perfectly for the Swans but is unlikely to stole the umpires attention. Ruckmen barely win best-and-fairests, but Powling can take solace in the fact he was vital in his club making finals for the first time in seven years.
5 - Daniel Bond
Redan
Points: 68
Games: 10
A tireless worker for Redan. Bond performed in the engine room when it counted for a stuttering Lions outfit. His team's results will probably cost him some votes.
4 - Matthew Johnston
East Point
Points: 74
Games: 10
Ever-reliable, East Point's co-captain was a constant in an injury-hit squad. Johnston worked hard across the group and led from the front. He was named the Roos' best on ground three times and only missed the best completely in two games.
3 - Cooper Craig-Peters
Redan
Points: 83
Games: 8
Craig-Peters was one of this year's breakthrough performers. Still only 19, he led Redan's midfield with style. Craig-Peters was a ball magnet and was very likely to be at the front of the umpires' minds.
2 - Jack Walker
Melton
Points: 86
Games: 10
Walker was one of the standouts in a solid season for Melton. A quick, smart onballer, Walker consistently put his side in winning posititions. He was named in the best every game and offered seven goals from midfield.
1 - Riley Polkinghorne
North Ballarat
Points: 103.5
Games: 10
Polkinghorne didn't shy away from his first full senior season. He did a lot of the dirty work for the Roosters and was named in the best in all 10 games. His teammates may just steal votes off him though.
THE awards night on Monday will be held entirely online due to COVID-19 restrictions.
You can watch all the senior best-and-fairest counts live on thecourier.com.au from 7pm.