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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

Club Captain
Years award won:
2020 - Present
8 x All Australian
Years award won:
2016, 2019, 2020, 2021 (VC), 2023 (VC), 2024 (C), 2025, 2026
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
Goal of the Year Nominee
Years award won:
2026
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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Latest Player Videos

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    AFL Wildcard Final | Bont bamboozles Daicos before HUGE goal sends 'G wild

    Marcus Bontempelli wrong-foots Nick Daicos with a clever dummy before finishing in style to spark a massive reaction around the stadium

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  • 01:13

    Marcus Bontempelli | All Australian Highlights

    Check out some of Marcus Bontempelli's highlights from the 2026 Season, earning him his eighth All Australian Blazer.

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  • 00:42

    AFL R24 | 'One of the best handballs I've ever seen': Bont's brilliant play

    Marcus Bontempelli stuns the commentary team with this incredible effort whilst being tackled

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  • 00:38

    AFL R24 | Breathtaking Bont delivers with sensational strike

    Marcus Bontempelli shows his experience and class once again as he takes the advantage and flushes a magnificent finish

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  • 00:45

    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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  • 00:29

    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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Latest Player News

  1. Bontempelli claims eighth All Australian blazer

    The Bulldogs captain has been named in the 2026 All Australian team

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  2. Bontempelli commends team effort in tough game

    Skipper Marcus Bontempelli now looks to a Wildcard Final after Bulldogs down Demons by 21 points.

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  3. Bontempelli, Dale, Richards nominated for AFLPA MVP Award

    The star trio have all nominated for the AFLPA's highest honour

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  4. Dogs duo named in 2026 All Australian squad

    The star midfielders have been included in the initial squad of 46 names

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