Ankers will link with the Pies once his commitments with Waratah in the Top End are completed.

The pacy midfielder starred in the club's 26-point elimination final win over Darwin Buffaloes last weekend, racking up 34 disposals - 14 more than his nearest rival - to bolt in best on ground.

The O and M hasn't seen a recent player with Filo's sublime skills, which saw him claim the top award and finish joint runner-up in two full seasons at Wodonga Raiders.

"They're both midfielders, but different players as well," Waratah coach Ryan Ayres said.

"I think Brodie probably has a little bit more class, but 'Abes', he finds the footy, wins the footy inside and he's got speed on the outside and a higher workrate.

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"He's up there with being the best (in the NT), obviously there's some very talented players, but he's definitely up there vying for top spot."