In a season of unparalleled individual brilliance, Adelaide Crows midfield dynamo Ebony Marinoff has etched her name into AFLW folklore. The 27-year-old’s trophy cabinet is bursting at the seams after she claimed the competition’s two most prestigious individual honors in the space of 24 hours.
Marinoff, who co-captains the Crows, was first crowned the AFLW’s best and fairest player on Monday night, edging out North Melbourne ball magnet Ashleigh Riddell. The accolade recognized her consistency, skill, and impact across the home and away season.
Marinoff Voted MVP by Fellow Players
But Marinoff wasn’t done there. In a resounding endorsement from her peers, the star onballer was named the AFL Players’ Association Most Valuable Player on Tuesday evening. Marinoff topped the voting ahead of another Roo in Jasmine Garner, demonstrating the immense respect she commands from those she battles against each week.
The MVP trophy will sit comfortably alongside Marinoff’s overflowing array of accolades from a stunning 2024 campaign. In addition to the Best and Fairest, the prolific midfielder was also judged the AFLW Coaches’ Player of the Year and earned a remarkable seventh All-Australian blazer.
Ebony’s just operating on a different level this year. Her work rate is superhuman, and she consistently makes everyone around her better. It’s a privilege to share the field with her.
– An Adelaide teammate
A Season for the Ages
Marinoff’s numbers this season are simply mind-boggling. The tireless midfielder averaged a staggering 33 disposals and 13.5 tackles per game during the regular season, setting an impossibly high benchmark for her competitors.
Here’s a snapshot of Marinoff’s 2024 achievements:
- AFLW Best and Fairest
- AFLPA Most Valuable Player
- AFLCA Player of the Year
- 7th All-Australian Selection
- 33 Disposals Per Game
- 13.5 Tackles Per Game
Driving the Crows’ Dynasty
Marinoff’s individual brilliance has been a driving force behind Adelaide’s sustained success. The Crows are chasing an incredible fourth premiership this season, with their talismanic midfielder leading the charge.
According to sources close to the club, Marinoff’s leadership and unrelenting standards are just as valuable as her on-field exploits. She demands excellence from her teammates and leads by example with her preparation and professionalism.
Ebony is the heart and soul of this group. Her drive to improve every single day is infectious, and it sets the tone for our entire club. We’re incredibly lucky to have her steering the ship.
– An Adelaide insider
Chasing Even Greater Heights
At just 27, Marinoff is firmly in her prime, and the prospect of her reaching even greater heights is a tantalizing one for Crows fans. With the best and fairest and MVP titles now in her keeping, she has well and truly entered the conversation as one of the AFLW’s all-time greats.
As Adelaide embarks on another finals campaign, opposition teams will once again be asking themselves the same daunting question: How do we stop Ebony Marinoff? On the evidence of her peerless 2024 season, the answer may prove elusive.
The MVP trophy will sit comfortably alongside Marinoff’s overflowing array of accolades from a stunning 2024 campaign. In addition to the Best and Fairest, the prolific midfielder was also judged the AFLW Coaches’ Player of the Year and earned a remarkable seventh All-Australian blazer.
Ebony’s just operating on a different level this year. Her work rate is superhuman, and she consistently makes everyone around her better. It’s a privilege to share the field with her.
– An Adelaide teammate
A Season for the Ages
Marinoff’s numbers this season are simply mind-boggling. The tireless midfielder averaged a staggering 33 disposals and 13.5 tackles per game during the regular season, setting an impossibly high benchmark for her competitors.
Here’s a snapshot of Marinoff’s 2024 achievements:
- AFLW Best and Fairest
- AFLPA Most Valuable Player
- AFLCA Player of the Year
- 7th All-Australian Selection
- 33 Disposals Per Game
- 13.5 Tackles Per Game
Driving the Crows’ Dynasty
Marinoff’s individual brilliance has been a driving force behind Adelaide’s sustained success. The Crows are chasing an incredible fourth premiership this season, with their talismanic midfielder leading the charge.
According to sources close to the club, Marinoff’s leadership and unrelenting standards are just as valuable as her on-field exploits. She demands excellence from her teammates and leads by example with her preparation and professionalism.
Ebony is the heart and soul of this group. Her drive to improve every single day is infectious, and it sets the tone for our entire club. We’re incredibly lucky to have her steering the ship.
– An Adelaide insider
Chasing Even Greater Heights
At just 27, Marinoff is firmly in her prime, and the prospect of her reaching even greater heights is a tantalizing one for Crows fans. With the best and fairest and MVP titles now in her keeping, she has well and truly entered the conversation as one of the AFLW’s all-time greats.
As Adelaide embarks on another finals campaign, opposition teams will once again be asking themselves the same daunting question: How do we stop Ebony Marinoff? On the evidence of her peerless 2024 season, the answer may prove elusive.
