WHO will be crowned the 2019 John Nicholls Medallist?

Carlton’s night of nights will take place on Friday night, with the Club’s newest best and fairest to be announced.

The event, proudly presented by Hyundai, will take place at the Plenary Room, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, with Carlton supporters once again able to tune in from the comforts of home.

The winner will have the chance to join names such as Bradley, Doull, Jesaulenko, Johnston, Judd, Nicholls, Silvagni, Southby and Williams as a recipient of the award.

Reigning club champion Patrick Cripps is among the favourites for the award, as are the likes of Ed Curnow, Jacob Weitering and NAB AFL Rising Star Sam Walsh.

Cripps and Marc Murphy have the chance to become the eighth three-time winners in the award’s 85-year history.

Taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre’s Plenary Room, the John Nicholls Medal won’t be the only award up for grabs.

Key timings

7pm - Live stream starts

7:10pm - President's speech

7:20pm - Senior coach speech

7:40pm - Live stream break

8:00pm - Vote count and live stream resumes

8:35pm - Live stream break

9:10pm - Marc Murphy and Sam Walsh Q&A

9:20pm - Virgin Australia Best First Year Player

9:50pm - Live stream break

10:20pm - Final voting rounds

John Nicholls Medal

The Club’s highest individual honour, the John Nicholls Medal is awarded to the best and fairest player over the course of the season.

2018 winner: Patrick Cripps

Best Clubman

The player who lives Carlton’s values and goes above and beyond for his teammates and club will be crowned Best Clubman.

2018 winner: Matthew Lobbe

Virgin Australia Best First Year Player

Presented by Virgin Australia, this is awarded to the Club’s most outstanding first-year player.

2018 winner: Paddy Dow

Spirit of Carlton Award

The Spirit of Carlton Award is awarded to the player who embodies the spirit of the Carlton Football Club on and off the field.

2018 winner: Matthew Lobbe

Inner Blue Ruthless Award

Presented by Virgin Australia, the Inner Blue Ruthless Award is awarded to the player who displays bravery, resilience and commitment each week.

2018 winner: Patrick Cripps

William A. Cook Trophy

Over the course of the season, members of the Carltonians vote on a 3-2-1 basis. The player with the most votes at the end of the year is awarded the William A. Cook Trophy.

2018 winner: Patrick Cripps

Coaches Award

This year, one Blue will be rewarded on the basis of their commitment to the Club’s success and living the values as per the judgement of the coaches.

The event will be live-streamed on carltonfc.com.au.