Often overlooked for major awards, North Melbourne star Jasmine Garner wins the Best on Ground medal in the 2024 AFLW Grand Final.
JASMINE Garner has written her name into footy folklore, claiming the Best on Ground medal in Saturday night’s AFLW Grand Final.
The North Melbourne superstar stood tall on the biggest stage of all, amassing 35 disposals in a breathtaking performance.
Garner’s 35 disposals is the most ever in an AFLW Grand Final, surpassing AFLW trailblazer Erin Phillips in the first ever decider.
Garner didn’t only destroy the Lions offensively, but she was ferocious around the footy as well, racking up 13 tackles.
“She just gets on with it, she’s one of the easiest players to coach that I’ve ever coached, and she’s, just as I’ve alluded to before, a generational player,” North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker said post-game.
“I just love her as a player, but also, more importantly, I love her as a person.”
The Lions sent the versatile Jade Ellenger to Garner at the opening centre bounce, but not even she could put the clamps on the star Roo.
“Really, really good player. For all the things that she’s probably deserved over her career, it’s nice that she’s got this one. I think that’s fitting, to be honest.” Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich said after the game.
