This Saturday a new Club Champion will be crowned at the 2007 Peter Crimmins Medal. Hawthorn supporter Andy King takes us through his tips for each award at the Hawks’ night of nights.
This season’s Awards Night, to be held at the Crown Palladium Ballroom, has been sold out for several weeks. However, Hawthorn supporters can watch the Peter Crimmins Medal LIVE online, thanks to HawksTV. Broadcast commences at 7:15pm.
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2007 has been unpredictably exciting for our team, staff and members. This year saw us return to the finals and consequently we should be in for a hotly contested Peter Crimmins Medal this Saturday.
Most Consistent
With many quality midfielders performing week-to-week, one must not forget years of inconsistency we once endured down back. In 2007 the inspirational Campbell Brown and reliable Trent Croad led our back line with regular success. While Brown was rewarded with his first All-Australian selection, it was Trent Croad who restricted every opponent he faced not named Jonathan Brown to two-goals or less.
Winner: Trent Croad.
Most Improved Player
In only his first full season on the senior list, Ben ‘Mighty Mouse’ McGlynn demonstrated amazing courage and an uncanny ability to win the loose ball, one-on-one. His early season form was particularly eye-catching.
Fellow ex-rookie and inside-50 specialist, Clinton Young combines footy-smarts and quickness with his stunning left foot providing the team with invaluable service up forward. This year the silent-assassin capped his season with a phenomenal finals game against Adelaide. It’s too close to call folks…
Winners: Ben McGlynn and Clinton Young.
Best First Year Player
With many of the ‘new breed’ now entering three or more years at senior level, it is a 2006 rookie who deserves this award. As highlighted above, in his first season on the senior list, Ben McGlynn has surprised many of us with his impact and rapid development over the course of 2007.
Winner: Ben McGlynn.
Best Clubman
The sacrificial acts and leadership exhibited by Ben Dixon within our forward line stands out for this award. ‘Dicko’ went above and beyond to give young-guns Franklin and Roughead direction and space this season. As our development continues, we will miss Ben.
Winner: Ben Dixon.
Best Finals Player
While not best on ground in week one, extra points are awarded for his efforts when the chips were down versus North Melbourne. While the winning goal kicked by ‘Buddy’ in our first final is nearly enough to claim this award alone, the hardworking, disciplined and importance of Brad Sewell this September, makes him a worthy recipient of this award.
Winner: Brad Sewell.
Peter Crimmins Medal
Splitting the contenders for this award is very tough. Campbell Brown deserves recognition for beating many tall and small, high profile forwards. His uncompromising courage is unparalleled. Sam Mitchell possesses the cleanest hands in the game and may be our single most valuable player due to his ball-winning ability. Used down back, in the middle and this year, up forward with great success, Luke Hodge can just about do it all. His class, toughness, one-precenters and finishing has highlighted wins all season.
Peter Crimmins Medallist: Luke Hodge
Runner-Up: Sam Mitchell
Third Place: Campbell Brown
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Opinions expressed in this article are those of the author andnot necessarily those of the Hawthorn Football Club. hawthornfc.com.auwould like to acknowledge the contribution of supporters to theOfficial Club website. If you would like to sign up to write forhawthornfc.com.au click here for more details.
This season’s Awards Night, to be held at the Crown Palladium Ballroom, has been sold out for several weeks. However, Hawthorn supporters can watch the Peter Crimmins Medal LIVE online, thanks to HawksTV. Broadcast commences at 7:15pm.
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2007 has been unpredictably exciting for our team, staff and members. This year saw us return to the finals and consequently we should be in for a hotly contested Peter Crimmins Medal this Saturday.
Most Consistent
With many quality midfielders performing week-to-week, one must not forget years of inconsistency we once endured down back. In 2007 the inspirational Campbell Brown and reliable Trent Croad led our back line with regular success. While Brown was rewarded with his first All-Australian selection, it was Trent Croad who restricted every opponent he faced not named Jonathan Brown to two-goals or less.
Winner: Trent Croad.
Most Improved Player
In only his first full season on the senior list, Ben ‘Mighty Mouse’ McGlynn demonstrated amazing courage and an uncanny ability to win the loose ball, one-on-one. His early season form was particularly eye-catching.
Fellow ex-rookie and inside-50 specialist, Clinton Young combines footy-smarts and quickness with his stunning left foot providing the team with invaluable service up forward. This year the silent-assassin capped his season with a phenomenal finals game against Adelaide. It’s too close to call folks…
Winners: Ben McGlynn and Clinton Young.
Best First Year Player
With many of the ‘new breed’ now entering three or more years at senior level, it is a 2006 rookie who deserves this award. As highlighted above, in his first season on the senior list, Ben McGlynn has surprised many of us with his impact and rapid development over the course of 2007.
Winner: Ben McGlynn.
Best Clubman
The sacrificial acts and leadership exhibited by Ben Dixon within our forward line stands out for this award. ‘Dicko’ went above and beyond to give young-guns Franklin and Roughead direction and space this season. As our development continues, we will miss Ben.
Winner: Ben Dixon.
Best Finals Player
While not best on ground in week one, extra points are awarded for his efforts when the chips were down versus North Melbourne. While the winning goal kicked by ‘Buddy’ in our first final is nearly enough to claim this award alone, the hardworking, disciplined and importance of Brad Sewell this September, makes him a worthy recipient of this award.
Winner: Brad Sewell.
Peter Crimmins Medal
Splitting the contenders for this award is very tough. Campbell Brown deserves recognition for beating many tall and small, high profile forwards. His uncompromising courage is unparalleled. Sam Mitchell possesses the cleanest hands in the game and may be our single most valuable player due to his ball-winning ability. Used down back, in the middle and this year, up forward with great success, Luke Hodge can just about do it all. His class, toughness, one-precenters and finishing has highlighted wins all season.
Peter Crimmins Medallist: Luke Hodge
Runner-Up: Sam Mitchell
Third Place: Campbell Brown
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Opinions expressed in this article are those of the author andnot necessarily those of the Hawthorn Football Club. hawthornfc.com.auwould like to acknowledge the contribution of supporters to theOfficial Club website. If you would like to sign up to write forhawthornfc.com.au click here for more details.
