The Merrett–Murray Medal has been awarded annually since 1997, to the player adjudged the

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club champion over the immediately preceding

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(AFL) season. It is named after

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and Kevin Murray. Merrett was a champion at the

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, while Murray was a legend at the

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, the two clubs which merged to form the Brisbane Lions. The voting system, as of the

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, consists of the senior coach and assistant coaches scoring players based on their overall performance, influence on the game, team contribution and compliance with team values. The most votes a player can receive in a single game is twelve.

Recipients

Multiple winners

References

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Recipients

Multiple winners

See also

References