Jordan Dawson wins fourth Malcolm Blight Medal for Adelaide
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Jordan Dawson has made history as Adelaide's first four-time winner of the Malcolm Blight Medal, securing the honor for the fourth consecutive year. He polled 158 votes, surpassing Lachlan McAndrew and Alex Neal-Bullen, who finished with 135 and 132 votes, respectively. Dawson's performance included leading the Crows with an average of 26.5 disposals per game during the 2026 season. He also received recognition as the game’s most courageous player and best captain, following a challenging year marked by personal loss. The award night also honored Archie Ludowyke as the Mark Bickley Emerging Talent winner and Neal-Bullen as the Phil Walsh Best Team Man.
- •Dawson polled 158 votes to win the medal.
- •He led Adelaide with 26.5 disposals per game.
- •Lachlan McAndrew finished second with 135 votes.
- •Archie Ludowyke won the Mark Bickley Emerging Talent award.
- •Neal-Bullen was named Best Team Man.
- 1:15 PMAFL — Awesome Dawson: Crows skipper wins record fourth Malcolm Blight Medal
"Adelaide's inspirational captain Jordan Dawson has been recognised for another sensational season
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