Another award for Buddy
05/10/2008 12:00 AM
Hawks superstar Lance Franklin has capped off an outstanding season by taking out the Hawthorn best and fairest award for the first time in his career.
The man they call 'Buddy' enjoyed a sensational season in Hawthorn's premiership success, kicking an amazing 113 goals to win the Coleman Medal.
The 21-year-old polled in 24 of his 25 matches to win the Peter Crimmins Medal with 216 votes, with captain Sam Mitchell on 177 and Norm Smith Medal winner Luke Hodge on 175.
Jarryd Roughead finished fourth on 172 votes and also picked up the most consistent award, while Richard Osborne's stellar season was rewarded with a top five finish.
Electrifying small forward Cyril Rioli was named best first year and also finished in an amazing sixth place in the count, while defender Thomas Murphy won the most improved award.
Chance Bateman's best season for the club was recognised with the best clubman award and Luke Hodge was named the best player in the finals.
Peter Crimmins Medal top 10:
1. Lance Franklin 216
2. Sam Mitchell 177
3. Luke Hodge 175
4. Jarryd Roughead 172
5. Michael Osborne 154
6. Cyril Rioli 151
7. Chance Bateman 149
8. Brad Sewell 148
8. Grant Birchall 148
10. Campbell Brown 136