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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

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Honours

Team and player honours

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 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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  • 00:41

    AFL R0 | Bont brilliance kicks Dogs in front

    Marcus Bontempelli glides forward and finishes superbly to hand his side an early third-quarter lead

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  • 00:50

    AFL R0 | He’s an artist’: New season, same old Bont

    Marcus Bontempelli hits the scoreboard in the first term after a clever gather and finish

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  • 08:45

    State of Origin | Behind the scenes with Bont

    Follow Marcus Bontempelli as he captains the Victorian team in the first State of Origin game in 26 years.

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  • 04:12

    Marcus Bontempelli | 'We've got to bridge the gap'

    The Skipper reflects on his interrupted 2025 season, and discusses what needs to change for a finals berth in 2026.

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  • 01:00

    2025 Doug Hawkins Medal | Marcus Bontempelli Highlights

    Check out some of Marcus Bontempelli's highlights from this season, earning him the 2025 Doug Hawkins Medal.

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  • 00:32

    AFL R23 | Bont and Ed go bang-bang as stars get to work

    Ed Richards curls home a cool finish before Marcus Bontempelli fires a trademark strike to extend his side's lead

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  • 00:34

    AFL R20 | The Bont makes everything look so easy

    Marcus Bontempelli crumbs the pack to perfection and slots his second goal with class.

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  • 01:00

    AFL R20 | Bont and Darcy pull out one-handed tricks early

    Marcus Bontempelli and Sam Darcy both reel in eye-catching marks and hit the scoreboard in the first term as the Bulldogs run riot.

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  • 01:53

    My letter to Footscray | Marcus Bontempelli

    Marcus Bontempelli has signed a four-year contract extension, keeping him at the Club until 2029.

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Latest Player News

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

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  3. Bontempelli to feature in new documentary series

    Marcus Bontempelli to appear alongside other AFL stars in brand-new documentary series.

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