Essendon Best and Fairest 2011 – Crichton Medal

Essendon’s David Zaharakis has been awarded the Cricthon Medal as the best and fairest player for the Bombers in 2011. Zaharakis finished on 332 votes ahead of Brent Stanton (313) and Michael Hurley (292).

Zaharakis was probably the most consistent Bombers player for the year, leading the club in goal assists. He played in all 22 games this year and averaged 20 disposals, 12 kicks, 8 handballs, 4 marks and tackles.

Other awards presented for the evening were:

Best Clubman Award: Dustin Fletcher
Matthew Lloyd Senior Leading Goal Kicking Award: Stewart Crameri
Lindsay Griffiths Rising Star Award: Dyson Heppell
Most Improved Player Award: Stewart Crameri
Adam Ramanauskas Most Courageous Player Award: Michael Hurley
Striving for Excellence Award: Heath Hocking

2011 Crichton Medal Top 10:

1st	David Zaharakis	332 votes
2nd	Brent Stanton	313 votes
3rd	Michael Hurley	292 votes
4th	Jobe Watson	270 votes
5th	Heath Hocking	248 votes
6th	Dustin Fletcher	231 votes
7th	Dyson Heppell	226 votes
8th	Stewart Crameri	225 votes
9th	Patrick Ryder	224 votes
10th	Ben Howlett	216 votes

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Christine Cladakis

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