The most decorated young midfielder in recent AFL history. Ashcroft was taken with pick 2 in the 2022 AFL Draft — the son of Lions champion Marcus Ashcroft — and has rapidly transcended expectations. He won the Norm Smith Medal in both 2024 and 2025, becoming the youngest dual Norm Smith Medallist in the award's history. His composure under grand final pressure, ball-winning ability and football IQ are extraordinary for a player of any age.