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Marcus Bontempelli

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A six-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 made his AFL debut in Round 5, 2014. The former Northern Knight is proficient around the contest, has a damaging left foot and possesses the ability to hit the scoreboard. Was also a key member of the Club’s 2016 drought-breaking premiership. Bontempelli 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 six-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 made his AFL debut in Round 5, 2014. The former Northern Knight is proficient around the contest, has a damaging left foot and possesses the ability to hit the scoreboard. Was also a key member of the Club’s 2016 drought-breaking premiership. Bontempelli 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.

Player Sponsors:

The Pappas Family, J & S Air Conditioning, Crofthill Pty Ltd, Macquarie Capital, Ben Walker, Campus Living Village.

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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)
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
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 R10 | Bontempelli at it again with exquisite skill

    Marcus Bontempelli produces another moment of pure class, making a difficult finish look effortless

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    AFL R10 | Bont blows it open with brute strength

    Marcus Bontempelli muscles his way through a crowded pack to kick a powerful opening goal

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  • 00:38

    AFL R9 | Captain Bont does it again to set up grandstand finish

    Marcus Bontempelli shows his class with a brilliant goal in the closing stages

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  • 01:32

    AFL R8 | Spark from the apprentice, magic from the master

    Young gun Joel Freijah lights up the ground with a flashy move and finish, but Marcus Bontempelli quickly shows why he’s the top Dog with a touch of pure class.

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  • 01:05

    Marcus Bontempelli | "A really even performance"

    Marcus Bontempelli speaks with Erin Phillips following the round six victory, thanks to Channel Seven.

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  • 02:39

    AFL R6 | Bont returns in top gear

    Marcus Bontempelli wastes no time making an impression in his comeback to footy, collecting 30 disposals and slotting two goals in a commanding performance.

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  • 00:45

    AFL R6 | Bont drills stunner in return game

    Marcus Bontempelli shows he is fit and firing with this thrilling long-range goal during the second term

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  • 01:14

    Yarns of the West | "It starts with a conversation"

    Club captain Marcus Bontempelli spoke with Arty Jones and Belinda Duarte about what January 26 represents to him.

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  • 07:08

    Marcus Bontempelli | 'On balance, I think we improved'

    The Captain looks back at the season that was, as well as reflecting on his own performance and accolades.

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  • 03:56

    2024 Charles Sutton Medal | Marcus Bontempelli Interview

    Hear from the Bulldogs skipper after claiming his sixth Club best and fairest award.

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Latest Player News

  1. “We’re looking around that vicinity”: Bontempelli on return from injury

    The skipper says he is eyeing a return against Brisbane in Gather Round.

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  2. Injury News
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    Injury update: Marcus Bontempelli

    Scans have revealed the extent of Marcus Bontempelli's calf injury.

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  3. “I’m really confident with where things are”: Bont on contract call

    The skipper spoke to AFL Media's Josh Gabelich at the 2025 AFL Captains Day.

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  4. What they said: Bont on teammates, pre-season and 2025 opportunities

    Club captain Marcus Bontempelli spoke to the media ahead of the Club's first pre-season game.

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