Bontempelli equals club record with seventh Charles Sutton Medal

Marcus Bontempelli won his seventh Charles Sutton Medal at Crown Palladium on September 30, 2026, equaling Scott West's club record. Bontempelli, who finished third in the Brownlow Medal, captured his latest best and fairest title in 11 years, starting from his first win in the 2016 premiership season. Ed Richards finished as the runner-up with 248 votes, while James O'Donnell secured third place. Key defender Buku Khamis also gained recognition, finishing fourth after signing a five-year contract extension. The Bulldogs look forward to the upcoming trade period as they prepare for 2027.

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