Benny Award final tally

Over here Dugald has woven the Grand Final votes into a monster premiership narrative. For the easy reference of future historians they are;

10 votes – Alex Rance
8 votes – Bachar Houli
6 votes – Dusty Martin
4 votes – Jack Graham
2 votes – Nathan Broad

It’s worth mentioning here that last year’s Benny wrapped up in dark and introverted circumstances after capitulation to the Swans. The last votes were given grudgingly and the future appeared bleak. This year we finish off with the biggest bang imaginable. We have every right to expect wonderful things next year. The club is in great shape.

Final Tally - Benny Award

74: Dusty Martin wins his 3rd Benny in a row, easily.
52: Trent Cotchin
45: Alex Rance
31: Shaun Grigg
26: Bachar Houli
21: Dylan Grimes
18: Kane Lambert
17: Jack Riewoldt

16: David Astbury, Brandon Ellis, Nick Vlastuin
15: Daniel Rioli
13: Dion Prestia
11: Toby Nankervis
10: Josh Caddy
7: Jacob Townsend
6: Jason Castagna
5: Daniel Butler, Jack Graham
3: Kamdyn McIntosh
2: Connor Menadue, Nathan Broad

1: Shai Bolton, Tyson Stengle

(2014: Brandon Ellis, 2013: Trent Cotchin).

Blair Hartley Appreciation Award: for players who have joined Richmond from another club
(Eligible 2017: Caddy, Grigg, Hampson, Houli, Hunt, Nankervis, Maric, Miles, Prestia and Townsend.)
31: Shaun Grigg wins his first Hartley award
26: Bachar Houli
13: Dion Prestia
11: Toby Nankervis
10: Josh Caddy
7: Jacob Townsend

(2016: Anthony Miles, 2015: Miles/Houli, 2014: Miles, 2013: Ivan Maric)

Anthony Banik Best First Year Player: for anyone who was yet to debut before round 1
(Eligible 2017: Shai Bolton, Dan Butler, Ryan Garthwaite, Jack Graham, Ivan Soldo, Tyson Stengle)

5: Dan Butler, Jack Graham shared the Banik award
1: Bolton, Stengle

(2106: Jason Castagna/Daniel Rioli, 2015 Kane Lambert, 2014 Sam Lloyd, 2013 Nick Vlaustin).

Joel Bowden’s Golden Left Boot: for left footers
(Eligible 2017: Batchelor, Chol, Corey Ellis, Grigg, Nankervis and Houli).
31: Shaun Grigg wins his first Bowden
26: Bachar Houli
11: Toby Nankervis

(2016, 2015 and 2014 all won by Bachar Houli)

Greg Tivendale Rookie List Medal:
upgraded from the rookie list during the current season
Potentially eligible 2017: Castagna, Chol, Moore, Stengle and Soldo.
6: Jason Castagna wins his 2nd successive Tivendale.
1: Tyson Stengle

(2015: Kane Lambert, 2014: Anthony Miles)

Maurice Rioli Grip of Death Trophy:
For the Tiges top tackler

139: Trent Cotchin wins the inaugural Rioli Grip of Death.
110: Kane Lambert
97: Toby Nankervis
94: Shaun Grigg
93: Dion Prestia
88: Dustin Martin
85: Daniel Rioli

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