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Entering his 13th season with the Bombers, the former skipper reached 200 games in 2022, a special achievement for the warrior of the club. Settling into a role on the wing and half-back towards the latter part of his career, his impact and leadership is well-respected amongst playing and coaching staff.

Dyson Heppell

Entering his 13th season with the Bombers, the former skipper reached 200 games in 2022, a special achievement for the warrior of the club. Settling into a role on the wing and half-back towards the latter part of his career, his impact and leadership is well-respected amongst playing and coaching staff.

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Honours

Team and player honours

All Australian
Years award won:
2014
AFL Rising Star
Years award won:
2011
Crichton Medal
Years award won:
2014
Crichton Medal runner-up
Years award won:
2012, 2018
Crichton Medal third place
Years award won:
2013, 2015, 2017
Essendon captain
Years award won:
2017 - 2022
Essendon life member
Years award won:
2018
AFLCA Best Young Player of the Year
Years award won:
2012
AFLPA Best First Year Player
Years award won:
2011
International Rules Series
Years award won:
2015
Adam Ramanauskas Most Courageous Player
Years award won:
2021
John Heymanson Best Clubman
Years award won:
2013, 2014, 2015, 2017
AFLPA 22under22 team
Years award won:
2012, 2013, 2014
John Kilby Trainers and Staff Award
Years award won:
2018, 2019

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Latest Player Videos

  • 02:09

    Heppell excited by another year in the red and black

    Essendon veteran Dyson Heppell chats about his excitement in re-signing for another year with the Bombers.

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  • 04:32

    Heppell | Dons ready for second-half season blitz

    Hear from defender Dyson Heppell about the challenges ahead for the remainder of the season.

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  • 02:03

    Rd 12 | Heppell post-game

    Hear from Dyson Heppell after our round 12 win against North Melbourne.

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  • 10:19

    Dons on radio | Heppell on SEN Breakfast

    Dyson Heppell chats with SEN Breakfast ahead of our round 12 clash against North Melbourne.

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  • 06:32

    Dons on radio | Heppell on 3AW

    Defender Dyson Heppell joins the 3AW following our comeback win over Richmond in Dreamtime at the 'G on Saturday night.

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  • 02:13

    Rd 10 | Heppell post-game

    We chat to defender Dyson Heppell following our round ten Dreamtime at the G win over the Tigers.

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  • 13:03

    Dons on Radio | Heppell on The Rush Hour

    Dyson Heppell joins JB and Billy on Triple M's Rush Hour to chat all things pre-season, stepping down as captain and his off-season proposal to long-time partner Kate.

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  • 05:09

    Heppell reflects on captaincy decision

    Dyson Heppell reflects on relinquishing the Essendon captaincy.

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  • 05:30

    Heppell's final address as skipper

    See Dyson Heppell's heartfelt announcement to teammates about stepping away from the Essendon captaincy.

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  • 02:48

    Grounded | Dyson Heppell

    In the fourth episode of Grounded, Dyson Heppell reveals how he switches off from the day-to-day responsibilities of being an AFL captain.

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Latest Player News

  1. Heppell to play on in 2024

    Club veteran locks in one-year deal.

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  2. Heppell excited for tests against the best

    Former skipper prepared for a “telling” month of footy.

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  3. Heppell’s insight into life post-captaincy

    Dyson Heppell chats to SEN Radio about life after stepping down as captain.

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  4. Heppell proud of “safe and sound” Dons defence

    Former skipper impressed by composure of young Bombers.

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