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Ben Cunnington has capped off an outstanding season, winning his first Syd Barker Medal in a thrilling vote count at Peninsula Central Pier.

The 23-year-old finished on 47 votes, just one ahead of Todd Goldstein and Levi Greenwood in the best and fairest award.

The hard-nut midfielder from Cobden averaged 22 disposals a match, as well as 5 tackles and 6 clearances. He received 13 Brownlow votes, a career-high.

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Cunnington has played 99 games and kicked 25 goals since making his debut against Hawthorn in Round 5, 2010.

Goldstein narrowly missed out for the second year in succession after another consistent season, while Greenwood was third on a count-back.

Brent Harvey and Drew Petrie rounded out the top five with 45 votes each.

Earlier in the night Greenwood capped off a memorable year, winning the McCartney Jumper Award voted by the players, as well as the Blackwoods Supporters’ Player of the Year.

Fresh from signing a new one-year contract on Wednesday, Michael Firrito was presented with the Harold Henderson Best Clubman Award voted by the coaches.

McDonald was named Best First Year Player and winner of the Mazda Spirit Award after a stellar debut season, in which he played 23 games including three finals.

Veteran defender Scott McMahon was recognised for his tireless work off the field as the Peter Scanlon Community Award winner.

Syd Barker Champion Top 10
1. Ben Cunnington 47
2. Todd Goldstein 46*
3. Levi Greenwood 46*
4. Brent Harvey 45*
5. Drew Petrie 45*
6. Nick Dal Santo 41
7. Sam Gibson 40
8. Scott Thompson 35*
9. Andrew Swallow 35*
10. Shaun Atley 35*
(*Count-back applicable for all placings other than first)

Every vote, every round

Other Awards

Best First Year Player Award – Luke McDonald
Harold Henderson Best Clubman Award – Michael Firrito
McCartney Award – Levi Greenwood
Peter Scanlon Community Award – Scott McMahon
The Blackwoods Supporters’ Player of the Year – Levi Greenwood
Mazda Spirit Award – Luke McDonald