The biggest and most exciting event on Hawthorn’s calendar went off in spectacular style at Crown Palladium in front of 1350 guests on Saturday 6 October where Sam Mitchell took home his fourth best and fairest award for the Hawks.
Andrew Newbold addressed the room at his first Peter Crimmins Medal as President bidding farewell to long-time sponsors of the Club, PUMA and HSBC, as well as welcoming new sponsors adidas and iiNet.
Captain Luke Hodge and Senior Coach Alastair Clarkson pledged their commitment and dedication to the 2013 campaign.
Clarkson demonstrated the pain and joy the playing group have endured this year with emotional highlights packages and a meaningful speech to reassure the fans that the Hawks will be there in the Grand Final again next year.
A touching farewell speech was given by Chance Bateman who retired this year after joining the Club in 1999.
Cameron Bruce was the only other player retiring this year and the guests were treated to highlights package of the two player’s AFL careers.
It was a close race in the beginning of the counts however winner Sam Mitchell retained his number one spot for majority of the night resulting in his fourth Peter Crimmins Medal. It was a close contest for runner up through to 5th place with midfielder, Brad Sewell taking out runner up and defender, Grant Birchall placing third for the second year running.
Peter Crimmins Medal Top Ten
Sam Mitchell - 172 votesBrad Sewell - 156 votes
Grant Birchall - 144 votes
Luke Breust - 140 votes
Lance Franklin - 135 votes
Jordan Lewis - 129 votes
Cyril Rioli - 129 votes
David Hale - 118 votes
Ben Stratton - 116 votes
Jarryd Roughead - 116 votes
A number of other Club awards were given to players throughout the night, including:
Jack Gunston - Best First Year Player
Brent Guerra - Best Clubman
Luke Breust - Most Promising Player
Jordan Lewis - Most Consistent Player
Brad Sewell - Best Player in Finals
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Thank you to everyone that attended the 2012 Peter Crimmins Medal. The Club hopes you enjoyed your evening. As the event sold out early this year, so to avoid disappointment for 2013, mark it in your diary to book your tickets at the beginning of the AFL home-and-away season.
For all event enquiries, contact the Hawthorn Events team on events@hawthornfc.com.au or 03 9535 3069.
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