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CibbuanoWatson claims first Crichton Medal
October 1st 2009 00:36
ESSENDON midfielder Jobe Watson has claimed his first Crichton Medal at the Crown Palladium on Wednesday night.
Watson polled 335 votes to win the best-and-fairest award ahead of veteran defender Dustin Fletcher (289) and midfielder Brent Stanton (284).
The 24-year-old joins an illustrious group of winners that includes James Hird, Gary O'Donnell and Watson's father Tim who won the award four times in the 1980s.
Watson missed just the one game this season - the round 14 clash against Collingwood due to an ankle problem - and averaged 24.7 possessions per match.
His consistency was reflected in the fact that he polled in 15 of his 21 games.
Watson's best performance came in round 20 when he racked up 37 disposals, laid eight tackles and kicked one goal in the Bombers' upset win over St Kilda at Etihad Stadium.
Taken under the father-son rule with pick 40 in the 2002 national draft, Watson has played 94 games and kicked 34 goals.
In other awards, promising defender Tayte Pears was named rising star, Patrick Ryder won the most courageous award and claimed the Bill Hutchison Award for making a signifcant contribution to the club’s community activities, Ricky Dyson won the most improved award while wingman Jason Winderlich was recognised for striving for excellence.
Meanwhile, the club announced that its goal-kicking award would be named after recently retired skipper Matthew Lloyd who won the gong for the 12th time with 35 goals in 2009.
2009 Crichton medal voting:
1. Jobe Watson – 335
2. Dustin Fletcher – 289
3. Brent Stanton – 284
4. Patrick Ryder – 223
5. Jason Winderlich – 220
6. Tayte Pears – 204
7. Ricky Dyson – 201
8. Angus Monfries – 197
9. Adam McPhee – 192
10. Henry Slattery – 186
Watson polled 335 votes to win the best-and-fairest award ahead of veteran defender Dustin Fletcher (289) and midfielder Brent Stanton (284).
The 24-year-old joins an illustrious group of winners that includes James Hird, Gary O'Donnell and Watson's father Tim who won the award four times in the 1980s.
Watson missed just the one game this season - the round 14 clash against Collingwood due to an ankle problem - and averaged 24.7 possessions per match.
His consistency was reflected in the fact that he polled in 15 of his 21 games.
Watson's best performance came in round 20 when he racked up 37 disposals, laid eight tackles and kicked one goal in the Bombers' upset win over St Kilda at Etihad Stadium.
Taken under the father-son rule with pick 40 in the 2002 national draft, Watson has played 94 games and kicked 34 goals.
In other awards, promising defender Tayte Pears was named rising star, Patrick Ryder won the most courageous award and claimed the Bill Hutchison Award for making a signifcant contribution to the club’s community activities, Ricky Dyson won the most improved award while wingman Jason Winderlich was recognised for striving for excellence.
Meanwhile, the club announced that its goal-kicking award would be named after recently retired skipper Matthew Lloyd who won the gong for the 12th time with 35 goals in 2009.
2009 Crichton medal voting:
1. Jobe Watson – 335
2. Dustin Fletcher – 289
3. Brent Stanton – 284
4. Patrick Ryder – 223
5. Jason Winderlich – 220
6. Tayte Pears – 204
7. Ricky Dyson – 201
9. Adam McPhee – 192
10. Henry Slattery – 186
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