Marcus Bontempelli – Charles Sutton Medallist 2016

Western Bulldogs midfielder, former Eltham player Marcus Bontempelli has been crowned the 2016 Charles Sutton Medallist, taking out the Club’s best and fairest award on Wednesday night.

The 20-year-old is the youngest Charles Sutton Medal winner since David Thorpe in 1968.

The prestigious Charles Sutton Medal rounds out an exceptional season for Bontempelli, who was named an All-Australian for the first time and was an integral part of the Bulldogs premiership-winning side.

Bontempelli finished 71 votes ahead of Doug Hawkins medallist Dale Morris – who was two votes clear of Gary Dempsey medallist Lachie Hunter.

Bontempelli played all 24 games in 2016, averaging 24 disposals and four tackles.