Dayne Zorko Wins His Third Consecutive Best & Fairest

Brisbane Lions midfielder Dayne Zorko has won his third consecutive Merrett-Murray Medal. 

Zorko took out the award polling 277 votes ahead of teammates Dayne Beams (224) and Tom Rockliff (214).

He has been a stand-out for the Lions this year and was rewarded by being named on the half-forward flank in the 2017 All-Australian team. 

Zorko averaged 25 disposals and booted 34 goals from his 21 games. 

He joins elite company being the fourth Brisbane player to win three club champion awards along side Simon Black, Michael Voss and Jonathon Brown.

He is only the second Lion to win three consecutive B&F's joining Brown who won the award between 2007-2009.

Final Leader board:

Dayne Zorko 277

Dayne Beams 224

Tom Rockliff 214

Stefan Martin 202

Sam Mayes 200

Daniel Rich 199

Lewis Taylor 197

Harris Andrews 180

Ryan Lester 177

Darcy Gardiner & Eric Hipwood 143