It's not hyperbole to say that Melanie is the best winner the series has ever had.

He was Melbourne's best and fairest winner in 1985.

And "not being Mitt Romney" has been their best winner yet.

He was their best and fairest winner in 1920 and 1921.

A dual best and fairest winner, he also took out the Recorder Cup in 1937.

In the finals, the best losers played the best winners.

He was the club's best and fairest winner that year and again the following season.

"He's absolutely the toughest, best winner I've ever been fortunate enough to play with or coach."

Club best and fairest winner in 1970 in a talented side.

He was a best and fairest winner in 1995, his first season as captain.