GSFL 2023: Nathan Crudeli snares fourth Sutton Medal after terrific individual season for North Albany

Tireless midfielder Nathan Crudeli secured his fourth Sutton Medal as North Albany’s league best-and-fairest winner at the club’s awards night on September 8. Crudeli showed plenty of persistence in a tough campaign for the Kangas with the young side only winning three games across their 15-match campaign. He finished on an impressive 109 votes in 2023, edging out teammate and midfield partner Jyrin Woods who polled 96 votes to claim the runner-up spot. Veteran defender Nick Barrow was third with 78 votes while Matt Orzel, who only played seven games in 2023, had 70 votes to finish in fourth spot. Towering forward Lucas Ravenhill rounded out the top five with 48 votes and also claimed the best first-year league player award. Harrison Smith was recognised for his selfless efforts across the season, winning the best team man award while Barrow claimed the most valuable player award. Rhett Hassell claimed the best-and-fairest award in the reserves competition, Blake Tysoe took out the colts top honour and Luke Pickering won the 16s best-and-fairest gong.