Western Bulldogs midfielder Ryan Griffen was tonight awarded the 2010 Charles Sutton Medal.

It is the first time that Griffen has been taken out the prestigious award and it caps off a terrific year for the South Australian.

Originally taken by the Bulldogs with Pick 3 in the 2004 NAB AFL Draft, Griffen recently re-signed with the Bulldogs for the next 2 years after enjoying a break out year in 2010.

2008 Charles Sutton Medallist Daniel Cross finished the count in 2nd position after another consistent year in the Bulldogs engine room.

Cross underwent a two ankle reconstructions before the beginning of the Season but still managed to play every game this year.

Forward Daniel Giansiracusa just edged out last year’s winner Matthew Boyd to finish the count in 3rd position.

The 28 year old also played every game in Season 2010 and kicked 35 goals.

2010 Charles Sutton Medal Top Ten

1.         Ryan Griffen                             137 Votes
2.         Daniel Cross                             126 Votes
3.         Daniel Giansiracusa                  113 Votes
4.         Matthew Boyd                           111 Votes
5.         Robert Murphy                          105 Votes
6.         Ben Hudson                              102 Votes
7.         Brian Lake                                  99 Votes
8.         Adam Cooney                            97 Votes
9.         Barry Hall                                    93 Votes
10.       Dale Morris                                 83 Votes


Other award winners

Best 1st Year Player - Jordan Roughead

Most Promising Player - Easton Wood

Scott West Most Courageous - Liam Picken

The Scott West Most Courageous Award was introduced in 2008 to recognise the contribution 7 time Best & Fairest winner Scott West made to the Bulldogs throughout his career.
Scott was known for his courage and hardness at the football which makes this award a very fitting tribute.

Brad Johnson Best Team Player - Ben Hudson

Formerly known as the Match Committee Award, the Brad Johnson Best Team Player award honours Brad’s great team spirit and dedication to the Club and the game over so many years.

Community Award - Sam Reid

Initiated in 2007, this award is being presented by the Western Bulldogs, the Community Club of the AFL,  to the player deemed most recognisable for their work in the community as a result of ongoing commitment to the many community based programs that the Western Bulldogs are proudly  involved with.