The Norm Smith Medal is awarded to the player adjudged best on ground in a Grand Final:
For the years 1965-1978, before the Norm Smith Medal was awarded, a panel of experts was asked to judge the Best on Ground in each Grand Final. The following Carlton players were given this honour:
| Year | Norm Smith Medallist |
| 1979 | Wayne Harmes |
| 1981 | Bruce Doull |
| 1987 | David Rhys-Jones |
| 1995 | Greg Williams |
For the years 1965-1978, before the Norm Smith Medal was awarded, a panel of experts was asked to judge the Best on Ground in each Grand Final. The following Carlton players were given this honour:
| Year | Best on Ground |
| 1968 | Garry Crane |
| 1970 | David McKay |
| 1972 | Robert Walls |