Georgie Prespakis has cemented her status as one of the premier midfielders in the competition, winning Geelong’s 2025 AFLW Best and Fairest award after another stellar season.
It marks the second time in three years that Prespakis has taken out the Cats’ top award, after winning her first Club best and fairest in 2023.
The star on-baller polled 185 votes to top the leaderboard at Geelong’s vote count on Saturday night, finishing clear of Nina Morrison in second place (110 votes) and Mikayla Bowen in third (76 votes).
Prespakis was exceptional through the midfield in 2025, averaging a career-high 25.8 disposals and 6.8 clearances per game, while also averaging career-high numbers in inside 50s, contested possessions and score involvements.
Her consistency across the season was outstanding, accumulating 23 disposals or more in 10 of the Cats’ 12 games, while leading the AFLW for total clearances.
Nina Morrison recorded another strong result, backing up her victory in Geelong’s 2024 best and fairest with a runner-up finish in 2025.
The tough midfielder averaged 20.3 disposals and 2.7 clearances per game across the season, also able to push forward and registering three score involvements per game while kicking six goals of her own.
It marks a fourth consecutive podium finish for Morrison in Geelong’s AFLW best and fairest, following on from her win in 2024 and high finishes in 2023 (runner-up) and 2022 Season 7 (third).
Mikayla Bowen’s breakout season was recognised by Geelong’s coaches, with the 24-year-old finishing in third position on 76 votes.
Another Cat who was consistently among the best players on the ground each week, Bowen averaged career-highs in disposals, tackles, intercept possessions and score involvements, while still impacting the scoreboard with six goals for the season.
Becky Webster polled 54 votes to finish in fourth position, while Jackie Parry rounded out the top five with 51 votes.
In other awards on the night, Kate Darby was named the Geelong Cats AFLW Carter Family Community Champion for the fifth time, in recognition of her remarkable commitment to the community. Darby previously won the award in 2019, 2023, 2024 and was joint-winner alongside Georgie Rankin in 2022 Season 7.
Retiring-great Meghan McDonald received the values-based Hoops Award, capping off her incredible legacy as Geelong’s longest-serving AFLW captain.
The Hoops Award is voted on by players at the conclusion of the season, recognising the player who best demonstrates care for her teammates’ wellbeing, champions the Club’s and team’s values, works for the greater good of the Club, and positively engages in all aspects of the AFLW program.
2025 Geelong Cats AFLW Best and Fairest Top 10
1. Georgie Prespakis – 185 Votes
2. Nina Morrison – 110 Votes
3. Mikalya Bowen – 76 Votes
4. Becky Webster – 54 Votes
5. Jackie Parry – 51 Votes
6. Claudia Gunjaca – 47 Votes
7. Aishling Moloney – 40 Votes
8. Amy McDonald – 39 Votes
9. Julia Crockett-Grills – 25 Votes
10. Georgie Rankin – 24 Votes
Voting system
At the completion of each AFLW match, the senior coach awarded a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rating for the five best players by his estimation. The three AFLW line coaches were also required to award a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rating each to the best five players by their estimation. These ratings are then combined, with 20 votes being the maximum number any player can receive for an AFLW Round.
