WHO will be crowned the 2020 John Nicholls Medallist?
It has taken a while to come around, but the Carlton will crown its best and fairest player from last season on Friday 19 February.
Following the announcement made by the Victorian Department of Health yesterday, the event will only be attended by Carlton's players and football department staff.
Patrick Cripps has won the last two John Nicholls Medals, but there’s every chance a new name will join greats such as Bradley, Doull, Jesaulenko, Judd, Koutoufides and the award’s namesake, Nicholls.
Of course, there’ll be more than just the John Nicholls Medal up for grabs.
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.
2019 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.
2019 winner: Ed Curnow
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.
2019 winner: Jacob Weitering
Inner Blue Ruthless Award
The Inner Blue Ruthless Award is awarded to the player who displays bravery, resilience and commitment each week.
2019 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.
2019 winner: Patrick Cripps
Best Young Player
Replacing the best first-year player award, this is awarded to the Club’s most outstanding young player.
Coaches Award
A new award for season 2020, this award is voted on by the coaches and nominates the player who has showcased the team’s values on the field and towards the playing group.
Most Valuable Bluebagger
Voted on by the playing group, this is a new award which tallies up player votes each week towards the teammate who got their job done over the course of the season.
