The Western Bulldogs’ 2026 Charles Sutton Medal event will be live-streamed via the Club website and official mobile app on Wednesday 30 September.
Red, white and blue members and fans will be able to tune into the formalities via this article or the official Club app from 6:45pm AEST on Wednesday night.
The winner of the Charles Sutton Medal will be crowned at approximately 10:25pm AEST, following an opening speech from President Kylie Watson-Wheeler and address from CEO Ameet Bains.
Coach Luke Beveridge will speak at approximately 9:15pm AEST.
Stay tuned to westernbulldogs.com.au and the Club's social media channels for all of the award-winner announcements throughout the night.
Who will win the 2026 Charles Sutton Medal?
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Key timings
(approximate times, subject to change)
Time |
Item |
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6.55pm |
Opening and MC welcome |
|
7.00pm |
Welcome to Country |
|
7.03pm |
President’s Address – Kylie Watson-Wheeler |
|
7.07pm |
Ingrid McDonald Award – Ameet Bains |
|
7.11pm |
John Schultz Community Award |
|
7.20pm |
VFL Awards – Coaches Award, First, Second & Third |
|
7.25pm |
Trainers Awards (AFL & VFL) |
|
7.28pm |
Highlights & Leaderboard #1: Pre Season – Round 6 |
|
8.15pm |
Highlights & Leaderboard #2: Round 7 - 14 |
|
8.20pm |
Tom Liberatore and Adam Treloar retirement honours |
|
8.40pm |
Chris Grant Best First Year Award |
|
8.45pm |
Scott West Most Courageous Award |
|
8.50pm |
Tony Liberatore Most Improved Player Award |
|
8.55pm |
Brad Johnson Best Team Player Award |
|
9.00pm |
Simon Beasley Score Impact Award |
|
9.20pm |
John Van Groningen Award |
|
9.25pm |
Highlights & Leaderboard #3: Round 14 - 20 |
|
9.05pm |
Coaches Address – Luke Beveridge, including Coaches Award |
|
9.55pm |
Highlights #4: Round 21 – Finals |
|
10.05pm |
Gary Dempsey Medal presentation (Third) |
|
10.15pm |
Doug Hawkins Medal presentation (Second) |
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10.25pm |
Charles Sutton Medal presentation (First) |
|
10.35pm |
Formalities to conclude |
