Jy Simpkin takes out North Melbourne's best and fairest

Jy Simpkin won the 2021 Syd Barker medal. Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

North Melbourne youngster Jy Simpkin has capped off a career-best year by winning the club's best and fairest award, the Syd Barker Medal.

Simpkin, 23, won the award with 143 votes ahead of veteran Ben Cunnington (117), and North's captain, Jack Ziebell (114).

In 2021, Simpkin averaged a career-high 26.9 disposals, 4.4 marks, 3.8 tackles and 5.1 clearances per game.

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