It was a year of transition for the Bombers skipper, moving out of the midfield and back to defence, where he started his AFL career a decade ago. Sustained a thumb injury late in the season that ended up being nothing more than a slight setback. Played 17 games and appears settled in his role, providing much-needed leadership for an emerging side.
AFL awards: 2014 All Australian, 2015 International Rules Series, 2012 AFLCA Best Young Player of the Year, 2011 AFL Rising Star, 2011 AFLPA Best First Year Player, AFLPA 22under22 team (2012, 2013, 2014)
Club awards: Essendon life member, Essendon captain (2017 - current), 2014 Crichton Medal, Crichton Medal runner-up (2012, 2018), Crichton Medal third place (2013, 2015, 2017), Adam Ramanauskas Most Courageous Player (2021), John Heymanson Best Clubman (2013, 2014, 2015, 2017), John Kilby Staff and Trainers' Award (2018, 2019)
It was a year of transition for the Bombers skipper, moving out of the midfield and back to defence, where he started his AFL career a decade ago. Sustained a thumb injury late in the season that ended up being nothing more than a slight setback. Played 17 games and appears settled in his role, providing much-needed leadership for an emerging side.
AFL awards: 2014 All Australian, 2015 International Rules Series, 2012 AFLCA Best Young Player of the Year, 2011 AFL Rising Star, 2011 AFLPA Best First Year Player, AFLPA 22under22 team (2012, 2013, 2014)
Club awards: Essendon life member, Essendon captain (2017 - current), 2014 Crichton Medal, Crichton Medal runner-up (2012, 2018), Crichton Medal third place (2013, 2015, 2017), Adam Ramanauskas Most Courageous Player (2021), John Heymanson Best Clubman (2013, 2014, 2015, 2017), John Kilby Staff and Trainers' Award (2018, 2019)
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