Ashcroft's rare Norm Smith double

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Oct 3, 2025

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Will Ashcroft became just the 5th player to win multiple Norm Smith Medals, alongside Gary Ayres, Andrew McLeod, Luke Hodge and Dustin Martin, and just the third to win consecutive Norm Smith Medals, joining Andrew McLeod and Dustin Martin.

Will Ashcroft is the 3rd player to win consecutive Norm Smith Medals. Image: AFL Photos.

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