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Norm Smith Medal

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Norm Smith Medal

The Norm Smith Medal is awarded to the player adjudged best on ground in a Grand Final:

Year

Norm Smith Medallist

1979

Wayne Harmes

1981

Bruce Doull

1987

David Rhys-Jones

1995

Greg Williams


For the years 1965-1978, before the Norm Smith Medal was awarded, a panel of experts was asked to judge the Best on Ground in each Grand Final. The following Carlton players were given this honour:

Year

Best on Ground

1968

Garry Crane

1970

David McKay

1972

Robert Walls


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