Underrated Norwood utility Ben Jeffries wins best and fairest Utility Ben Jeffries is the surprise winner of Norwood's best and fairest award. UNHERALDED Norwood utility Ben Jeffries has been recognised as the best player in the best team in the SANFL. Jeffries was a surprise winner of the Redlegs' best and fairest, edging out midfielder Mat Suckling and reliable fullback Alex Georgiou. Used at both ends of the ground, Jeffries was super consistent, playing every game and being named in Norwood's best players nine times during the season. "He's just a really consistent performer," Redlegs football manager Mark Ross said. He's not the most beautiful, raking right foot kick. He doesn't take big pack marks, but he does everything really well. He plays his role every week and he fits into (Norwood coach) Nathan's Bassett's mould of what he looks for in a player. Norwood expects Bassett to announce this week whether he will coach at The Parade again next season. The dual premiership coach and ex-Adelaide Crows All-Australian defender has been linked to multiple AFL assistant roles.