It's time to drop the Glendinning Medal from derby clashes between West Coast and Fremantle.

There's nothing wrong with a special award going to the best player afield in one of Australian sport's genuine rivalries.

Remember when Ross Glendinning overruled the judges and gave the best afield medal to Michael Gardiner? Credit:Getty Images

But there's little, if even any logic to continue with an honour named in recognition of the inaugural Eagles captain, albeit that Glendinning sits legitimately as one of Western Australia's all-time greatest playing products.

The North Melbourne, East Perth and Eagles great, who won the 1983 Brownlow Medal and led WA at State-of-Origin level with distinction, has virtually no connection with Fremantle.