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Marcus Bontempelli

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A seven-time All Australian and six-time Charles Sutton Medallist, Bontempelli continues to establish himself as one of the competition’s premier midfielders. Taken with Pick 4 in the 2013 Draft, Bontempelli is proficient around the contest with a damaging left foot and the ability to hit the scoreboard. Was a key member of the Club’s 2016 drought-breaking premiership. Has served as captain since 2020 and has since added three AFLPA MVP Trophies (2021, 2023, 2024) and All-Australian captaincy (2024) to his resume. Also finished runner-up in the 2021 and 2023 Brownlow Medal counts.

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Marcus Bontempelli

A seven-time All Australian and six-time Charles Sutton Medallist, Bontempelli continues to establish himself as one of the competition’s premier midfielders. Taken with Pick 4 in the 2013 Draft, Bontempelli is proficient around the contest with a damaging left foot and the ability to hit the scoreboard. Was a key member of the Club’s 2016 drought-breaking premiership. Has served as captain since 2020 and has since added three AFLPA MVP Trophies (2021, 2023, 2024) and All-Australian captaincy (2024) to his resume. Also finished runner-up in the 2021 and 2023 Brownlow Medal counts.

Platinum Sponsors: The Walker Family

Gold Sponsors: Campus Living Village, Crofthill Pty Ltd, Macquarie Capital, The Pappas Family, Chris & Trevor Clinnick

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Honours

Team and player honours

Goal of the Year Nominee
Years award won:
2026
Club Captain
Years award won:
2020 - Present
All Australian
Years award won:
2016, 2019, 2020, 2021 (VC), 2023 (VC), 2024 (C), 2025
AFLPA Most Valuable Player
Years award won:
2021, 2023, 2024
AFLPA Best Captain
Years award won:
2021, 2023, 2024
AFL Premiership Player
Years award won:
2016
Charles Sutton Medal (Winner - Best & Fairest)
Years award won:
2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024
Doug Hawkins Medal (Second - Best & Fairest)
Years award won:
2020
Bruce Wilkinson Winner (AFL Trainers’ Award)
Years award won:
2021
John van Groningen Award
Years award won:
2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
Scott West Most Courageous Player
Years award won:
2020
AFLCA Champion Player of the Year
Years award won:
2019
AFLPA 22Under22 Team of the Decade
Years award won:
2022 (Captain)
AFLPA 22 Under 22
Years award won:
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Gary Dempsey Medal (Third - Best & Fairest)
Years award won:
2015, 2018
AFLCA Best Young Player
Years award won:
2015
NAB Rising Star Nominee
Years award won:
2014
AFLPA Best First Year Player
Years award won:
2014
Chris Grant Best First Year Player
Years award won:
2014

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    AFL R20 | Dangerous Bont feasts forward as late double excites faithful

    Marcus Bontempelli heads forward in the closing stages and boots back-to-back goals to cap off a dominant Bulldogs win

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    AFL R19 | Bont nails Sun and fires another

    Marcus Bontempelli halts John Noble's dash from defence with a terrific tackle and converts his third major

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  • 00:55

    AFL R19 | Bont kicks a beauty, then adds another

    Marcus Bontempelli launches a super finish from outside 50 before kicking another after being left all alone close to goal

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  • 00:47

    AFL R18 | Harley and Bont fight the fight

    Harley Reid runs down Marcus Bontempelli with an excellent chase and fends him off later in the contest, before the star Dog responds with a strong tackle of his own

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  • 00:34

    AFL R15 | Bont rocks Marvel with stunning goal

    Marcus Bontempelli wows the footy world yet again with a tremendous gather and finish

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  • 00:52

    AFL R10 | Bont makes Blues pay

    Marcus Bontempelli kicks truly to punish Harry Dean for his errant kick across his defensive 50

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  • 00:39

    AFL R8 | Brilliant Bont gets Dogs barking

    Marcus Bontempelli launches a super goal from distance as the Western Bulldogs keep on coming

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  • 00:50

    AFL R7 | ‘Unbelievable’ Bontempelli dishing out missiles early

    Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli responds last week's loss by setting up the first two goals of the game

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  • 00:33

    AFL R4 | Captain Bont opens the show with typical class

    Marcus Bontempelli kicks things off in style with a trademark finish on his lethal left.

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  • 00:41

    AFL R1 | 'Something in the way he moves': Bontempelli magic

    Marcus Bontempelli spirals a sky-high effort through the big sticks with ease in a super start for the Bulldogs

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Latest Player News

  1. Coaches' votes: Bont polls ten again

    Marcus Bontempelli has earned 10 Coaches' votes for the second consectuive week

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  2. Coaches' votes: Bont closes the gap

    Marcus Bontempelli is closing in on top spot in the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award

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  3. ‘You should be ready to play and ready to win’

    Bulldogs skipper speaks about the privilege of leading Victoria, his expectations for Saturday’s State of Origin showdown and hopes for the AFL season

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  4. AFL Origin: Bontempelli unveiled as Vic captain

    Marcus Bontempelli has been unveiled as captain of Victoria for next month’s AAMI AFL Origin.

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