Based not just on highest stats, but also considering position and how they performed in that position relative to the competition, who should win Brisbanes best and fairest. Based on 2026 season.

Will Ashcroft is the clear choice for Brisbane's 2026 best and fairest. He led the Lions with 27 Brownlow votes (6 polling-2, 5 polling-3), ranking 5th in the entire competition - meaning umpires consistently judged him among the best afield regardless of opponent, which already accounts for positional difficulty (he's an inside midfielder facing the opposition's best stoppage units every week). Statistically he backs it up as Brisbane's clearance king (151, best at the club) and tackle leader among mids (91), while also topping the club for disposals (771, 28.6/game) and chipping in 24 goal assists - elite two-way midfield production. Key contenders considered: 1. Will Ashcroft - 27 Brownlow votes, 151 clearances, 771 disposals, 91 tackles (best all-round midfielder) 2. Lachie Neale - 20 votes, 339 contested possessions and 181 clearances (highest at club) but fewer best-afield performances 3. Zac Bailey - 13 votes, 35 goals and 30 goal assists, Brisbane's most damaging half-forward/wing 4. Harris Andrews - 0 votes but 183 one-percenters and 94% average time on ground, dominant key defender (votes rarely reward defenders, so he's a sentimental alternate pick) Given his consistency, volume and vote tally relative to competition peers, Ashcroft deserves the medal, with Neale a strong runner-up.