It wasn’t a massive surprise to see Spackman win the Frogmore Cup after the Bulldog also picked up the AFL North West player of the year back in August.

While it’s Spackman’s exploits on the field that handed him the accolade, he said it’s the people behind the scenes that have allowed him to excel.

His partner Taylor Wagener – who is three weeks from giving birth – has been by his side throughout the year.

“I’m a very lucky man,” Spackman said.

“About seven weeks ago my old boy told me I had a chance [to win the league best and fairest award] with my form on paper.

“I told her it was going to be all footy from then and without her, I wouldn’t have gotten to where I have.

“She’s supported me so much. Through a broken thumb, dislocated finger, she put up with all that with the little one in her belly.”

As many expected, it was a fight between Spackman and captain Andrew George for the Frogmore Cup with the former soaring to a 21-vote win for the Gunnedah club’s best and fairest award.

George also finished second behind Spackman in the AFL North West best and fairest vote count.

Spackman finished off with 58 votes in the Frogmore Cup while skipper George picked up 37.

The Frogmore Cup is calculated by three observers, generally life members and past players, after each game. All three observers give out 3-2-1 player votes.

AWARD WINNERS

FROGMORE CUP

First: Jacob Spackman 58 votes

Second: Andrew George 37 votes

Third: Al Hillard 24 votes

Fourth: Ben Maher 23 votes

Leading goal kicker: Mitchell Swain

Social performer of the year: Greg Piggott

Volunteer of the year: Andy Mack

Backman of the year: Andy Mack

Best team man of the year: Mark Ewington

Clubman of the year: Hamish Russell

Most improved: Zac Wheatland

Player’s player: Ben Maher