2009 Melbourne Football Club season

February 2021 July 2012 Melbourne Football Club 2009 Melbourne vs St Kilda 2009.jpg 200px Melbourne vs St Kilda 2009 Jim Stynes(2nd season) Dean Bailey(2nd season) James McDonald(2nd season) MCG (100,018 capacity) Pre-season First round AFL season 16th Finals series DNQ Best and fairest Aaron Davey Russell Robertson (29 goals) 61,287 (round 11 vs. ) 7,311 (round 17 vs. ) 27,570 31,506 ( 1,887 / 6.37%) 2008 2010 The 2009 Melbourne Football Club season was the club's 110th year in the VFL/AFL since it began in 1897. Melbourne hosted 10 of its 11 home games at the MCG. For the third year in a row, they played their remaining home game at Manuka Oval in the nation's capital, Canberra, against the Sydney Swans during Round 17. Dean Bailey coached his second year as senior coach at Melbourne. After taking the captaincy from David Neitz in round 6 the year before with Cameron Bruce, James McDonald was made full-time captain for the season.http://www.news.com.au/news/mcdonald-to-captain-melbourne/story-fna7dq6e-1111118574000 https://web.archive.org/web/20130709010742/http://www.news.com.au/news/mcdonald-to-captain-melbourne/story-fna7dq6e-1111118574000 dead 9 July 2013 Melbourne confirms midfielder Jame McDonald as captain 15 January 2009 On 2 August, Melbourne president Jim Stynes announced he was diagnosed with cancer and would be stepping aside from his duties until the conclusion of the 2009 AFL season.https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/demons-legend-jim-stynes-speaks-of-battle-with-cancer/news-story/470cc0bd3f5e2fe7a2dfe70ad7ab2971 Support floods in for Stynes 2 July 2009 The Daily Telegraph Australia Don McLardy took over as acting president for that period of time. Melbourne continued their Debt Demolition campaign in the month of August raising $567,132 and cutting their debt to $1.5 million.Melbourne Demons Record Profit Herald Sun November 2022 Melbourne also had a yearly profit of $587,183.http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/88348/default.aspx Demons achieve profit in 2009 - Official AFL Website of the Melbourne Football Club 29 July 2012 https://archive.today/20130708214202/http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/88348/default.aspx 8 July 2013 dead Melbourne only won four matches for the year, receiving their 12th wooden spoon. Melbourne came under scrutiny in the later rounds of the season (most notably in round 18 against Richmond) for "tanking", i.e. losing games in order to receive a priority draft pick;http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/melbourne-demons-unusual-tactics-against-richmond-spark-new-tanking-claims/story-e6frf3e3-1225757295049 Motorsport Video |Motorsport Highlights, Replays, News, Clips but, after extensive investigations in 2012 and 2013, the AFL found the club not guilty of these allegations.http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/integrity-intact-demons-20130219-2epml.html Integrity intact: Demons Adam Cooper The Age 20 February 2013 20 February 2013 Melbourne Because the Demons won four games or fewer for the second year in a row, the club received a priority pick at the start of the 2009 National Draft. 2009 list changes Retirements and delistings Player New club League Reason David Neitz Unknown Unknown Retired Ben Holland Unknown Unknown Retired Isaac Weetra Port Adelaide Magpies SANFL Delisted Jace Bode Norwood SANFL Delisted Adem Yze Box Hill Hawks VFL Delisted Jeff White Redland QAFL Delisted Chris Johnson Carlton AFL Delisted National draft Round Overall pick Player State Position Team from League from 1 1 Jack Watts Victoria Forward Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup Priority 17 Sam Blease Victoria Midfield Eastern Ranges TAC Cup 2 19 James Strauss Victoria Forward Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup 3 35 Jamie Bennell Western Australia Utility Swan Districts WAFL 4 51 Neville Jetta Western Australia Defender Swan Districts WAFL 5 64 Rohan Bail Queensland Defender Mount Gravatt QAFL Pre-season draft Round Overall pick Player State Position Team from League from 1 1 Liam Jurrah Northern Territory Forward YuendemuNightcliff CAFLNTFL Rookie draft Round Overall pick Player State Position Team from League from 1 1 Jordie McKenzie Victoria Midfield Geelong Falcons TAC Cup 2 17 Rhys Healey Victoria Forward/Midfield Bendigo Pioneers TAC Cup 3 33 Daniel Hughes Victoria Forward Melbourne AFL 2009 squad Melbourne Football Club #0F1131 #FFFFFF #0F1131 #FFFFFF Senior list "text-align:center;"  1 Simon Buckley  2 Nathan Jones  3 Clint Bartram  4 Jack Watts  5 Jordan Gysberts  6 Matthew Bate  7 Brad Miller  8 James Frawley  10 Cale Morton  11 Paul Johnson  12 Colin Sylvia  14 Lynden Dunn  15 Ricky Petterd  16 Jack Grimes  18 Brad Green  19 Addam Maric  20 Colin Garland  21 Daniel Bell  22 Brent Moloney  23 James McDonald(c)  24 Russell Robertson  25 Kyle Cheney  26 John Meesen  27 Jared Rivers  28 Isaac Weetra  29 Michael Newton  30 Tom McNamara  31 Paul Wheatley  32 Cameron Bruce (vc)  33 Austin Wonaeamirri  34 Stefan Martin  35 Trent Zomer  36 Aaron Davey  37 Matthew Warnock  39 Neville Jetta  40 Mark Jamar  41 Rohan Bail  43 Jamie Bennell  45 Matthew Whelan  46 Sam Blease  47 James Strauss  48 Liam Jurrah Rookie List 38 Daniel Hughes 42 Jake Spencer 44 Shane Valenti 49 Jordie McKenzie 50 Rhys Healey Dean Bailey Josh Mahoney (forward coach) Anthony Rock (midfield coach) Sean Wellman (defensive coach) Mark Williams (development coach) 2009 season Pre-season NAB Cup and NAB Challenge Week 1 Round 1 Saturday, 21 February (4:10 pm) 0.4.0 (24) 0.5.1 (31) 0.5.2 (32) 0.11.3 (69) H 0.4.5 (29) 0.5.6 (36) 1.8.8 (65) 1.8.9 (66) York Park 8,122 Report None Practice Matches Week 2 Week 2 Saturday, 28 February (1:00 pm) 8.7 (55) A 9.9 (63) Visy Park 3,000 est. Report None Week 3 Week 3 Friday, 6 March (7.30 pm) 4.12 (36) A 11.7 (73) Cazaly's Stadium 4,000 est. Report None Week 4 Week 4 Saturday, 14 March (2.00 pm) 10.3 (63) A 14.17 (101) Casey Fields 2,500 est. Report None Home and away season Round 1 Round 1 Sunday, 29 March (1:10 pm) 3.3 (21) 6.5 (41) 9.6 (60) 10.7 (67) Green 2, Petterd 2, Bate, Davey, Jetta, Johnson, Moloney, Morton A 3.3 (21) 7.6 (48) 11.8 (74) 15.11 (101) McIntosh 3, Campbell 2, Petrie 2, Thomas 2, Firrito, Hale, Harding, Harvey, McMahon, Simpson MCG 28,707 Report Foxtel Debut(s): Jamie Bennell, Kyle Cheney, Neville Jetta, Jake Spencer Milestone(s): Neville Jetta (1st AFL Goal) Brownlow Votes: Hamish McIntosh () 3 votes, Leigh Harding () 2 votes, Nathan Jones () 1 vote Record: 0 Wins, 1 Loss, 0 Draws (66.34%) Ladder Position: 13th Round 2 Round 2 Saturday, 4 April (2:10 pm) 3.1 (19) 8.3 (51) 14.7 (91) 17.15 (117) Anthony 4, Didak 3, Cloke 2, Lockyer 2, Brown, Davis, Fraser, Beams, Medhurst, Swan H 5.2 (32) 7.2 (44) 9.4 (58) 10.4 (64) Green 3, Bruce, Johnson, Bate, McLean, Miller, Morton, Petterd MCG 43,169 Report Network Ten Milestone(s): Matthew Bate (50th AFL Game) Brownlow Votes: Josh Fraser () 3 votes, Alan Didak () 2 votes, Aaron Davey () 1 vote Record: 0 Wins, 2 Losses, 0 Draws (60.1%) Ladder Position: 15th Round 3 Round 3 Sunday, 11 April (12:40 pm) 3.3 (21) 10.5 (65) 16.12 (108) 22. 15 (147) H 2.1 (13) 4.4 (28) 7.5 (47) 14.6 (90) AAMI Stadium 21,030 Report Foxtel Debut(s): John Meesen Milestone(s): Aaron Davey (100th AFL Game) Jamie Bennell (1st AFL Goal) Brownlow Votes: Warren Tredrea () 3 votes, Daniel Motlop () 2 votes, Danyle Pearce () 1 vote Record: 0 Wins, 3 Losses, 0 Draws (60.5%) Ladder Position: 15th Round 4 Round 4 Sunday, 19 April (2:10 pm) 2.3 (15) 5.6 (36) 9.7 (61) 13.14 (92) A 2.6 (18) 10.7 (67) 13.11 (89) 14.16 (100) MCG 40,765 Report Seven Network Brownlow Votes:Matthew Richardson () 3 votes, Aaron Davey () 2 votes, Brock McLean () 1 vote Record: 1 Win, 3 Losses, 0 Draws(70.2%) Ladder Position: 14th Round 5 Round 5 Sunday, 26 April (2:10 pm) 0.1 (1) 0.3 (3) 1.6 (12) 4.10 (34) A 2.4 (16) 4.6 (30) 5.7 (37) 7.9 (51) MCG 14,129 Report Foxtel Brownlow Votes: Simon Goodwin () 3 votes, Ben Rutten () 2 votes, Bernie Vince () 1 vote Record: 1 Win, 4 Losses, 0 Draws (69.9%) Ladder Position: 15th Round 6 Round 6 Sunday, 3 May (2:10 pm) 2.4 (16) 2.6 (30) 6.7 (43) 10.8 (68) A 3.3 (21) 9.8 (62) 12.17 (89) 15.21 (111) MCG 36,932 Report Seven Network Milestone(s): Clint Bartram (50th AFL Game) Brownlow Votes: Paul Chapman () 3 votes, Jimmy Bartel () 2 votes, Steve Johnson () 1 vote Record: 1 Win, 5 Losses, 0 Draws (68.3%) Ladder Position: 16th Round 7 Round 7 Sunday, 10 May (4:40 pm) WC 2.4 (16) 7.7 (49) 11.12 (78) 12.18 (90) H 1.1 (7) 7.3 (45) 10.3 (63) 13.4 (82) Subiaco Oval 35,209 Report Foxtel Milestone(s): Paul Johnson (50th AFL Game) Brownlow Votes: Mark LeCras (WC) 3 votes, Nathan Jones () 2 votes, Adam Selwood (WC) 1 vote Record: 1 Win, 6 Losses, 0 Draws(71.2%) Ladder Position: 16th Round 8 Round 8 Saturday, 16 May (2:10 pm) 5.2 (32) 10.3 (63) 11.4 (70) 15.7 (97) A 3.3 (21) 9.6 (60) 12.10 (82) 15.14 (104) MCG 28,279 Report Foxtel Brownlow Votes: Matthew Boyd () 3 votes, Paul Johnson () 2 votes, Jason Akermanis () 1 vote Record: 1 Win, 7 Losses, 0 Draws (74.0%) Ladder Position: 16th Round 9 Round 9 Sunday, 24 May (4:40 pm) 6.2 (38) 11.7 (73) 16.9 (105) 17.12 (114) H 2.5 (17) 4.6 (30) 8.10 (58) 13.14 (92) MCG 39,395 Report Foxtel Milestone(s): Stefan Martin (1st AFL Goal) Brownlow Votes: Colin Sylvia () 3 votes, Jordan Lewis () 2 votes, Brad Sewell () 1 vote Record: 1 Win, 8 Losses, 0 Draws (74.9%) Ladder Position: 16th Round 10 Round 10 Saturday, 30 May (7:10 pm) 5.3 (33) 7.8 (50) 10.11 (71) 11.17 (83) H 4.5 (29) 6.6 (42) 6.6 (42) 6.20 (46) Carrara Stadium 9,112 Report Foxtel Milestone(s): James Frawley (1st AFL Goal) Brownlow Votes: Lenny Hayes () 3 votes, Leigh Montagna () 2 votes, Nick Riewoldt () 1 vote Record: 1 Win, 9 Losses, 0 Draws (73.3%) Ladder Position: 16th Round 11 Round 11 Monday, 8 June (2:10 pm) 0.4 (4) 5.6 (36) 6.9 (45) 8.12 (60) A 7.4 (46) 10.7 (67) 16.11 (107) 19.12 (126) MCG 61,287 Report Network Ten Debut(s): Jack Watts Brownlow Votes: Scott Pendlebury () 3 votes, Colin Sylvia () 2 votes, Brad Dick () 1 vote Record: 1 Win, 10 Losses, 0 Draws (70.4%) Ladder Position: 16th Round 12 Round 12 Friday, 19 June (7:40 pm) 6.3 (39) 10.7 (67) 17.13 (115) 19.17 (131) H 3.2 (20) 8.3 (51) 9.3 (57) 13.5 (83) Etihad Stadium 42,087 Report Seven Network Debut(s): Liam Jurrah Brownlow Votes: Jobe Watson () 3 votes, Scott Lucas () 2 votes, Adam McPhee () 1 vote Record:1 Win, 11 Losses, 0 Draws (69.7%) Ladder Position: 16th Round 13 Round 13 Saturday, 27 June (7:10 pm) 3.4 (22) 9.7 (61) 13.13 (91) 16.15 (111) H 2.0 (12) 2.2 (14) 2.5 (17) 8.8 (56) Gabba 23,750 Report Foxtel Brownlow Votes: Simon Black () 3 votes, Jonathan Brown () 2 votes, Luke Power () 1 vote Record: 1 Win, 12 Losses, 0 Draws (68.1%) Ladder Position: 16th Round 14 Round 14 Saturday, 4 July (2:10 pm) 6.1 (37) 11.2 (68) 16.6 (102) 17.10 (112) H WC 4.6 (30) 7.8 (50) 11.12 (78) 13.14 (92) MCG 23,149 Report Network Ten Brownlow Votes: Jack Grimes () 3 votes, Brent Moloney () 2 votes, Nathan Jones () 1 vote Record: 2 Wins, 12 Losses, 0 Draws (71.5%) Ladder Position: 16th Round 15 Round 15 Sunday, 12 July (2:10 pm) 4.2 (26) 9.6 (60) 13.9 (87) 15.11 (101) H 3.3 (21) 7.6 (48) 10.8 (68) 13.12 (90) MCG 15,888 Report Seven Network Brownlow Votes: Brent Moloney () 3 votes, Domenic Cassisi () 2 votes, Toby Thurstans () 1 vote Record: 3 Wins, 12 Losses, 0 Draws (73.8%) Ladder Position: 15th Round 16 Round 16 Saturday, 18 July (2:10 pm) 7.4 (46) 9.9 (63) 14.13 (97) 17.15 (117) H 0.2 (2) 3.2 (20) 7.3 (45) 11.5 (71) Skilled Stadium 21,160 Report Network Ten Brownlow Votes: Matthew Scarlett () 3 votes, Paul Chapman () 2 votes, Gary Ablett () 1 vote Record: 3 Wins, 13 Losses, 0 Draws (72.9%) Ladder Position: 15th Round 17 Round 17 Sunday, 26 July (2:10 pm) 1.2 (8) 2.6 (18) 4.11 (35) 6.14 (50) A 3.4 (22) 6.6 (42) 7.6 (48) 10.8 (68) Manuka Oval 7,311 Report Foxtel Debut(s): Jordie McKenzie Brownlow Votes: Ryan O'Keefe () 3 votes, Rhyce Shaw () 2 votes, Darren Jolly () 1 vote Record: 3 Wins, 14 Losses, 0 Draws (73.0%) Ladder Position: 16th Round 18 Melbourne vs Richmond (2009 AFL season) Round 18 Sunday, 2 August (1:10 pm) 2.0 (12) 4.3 (27) 8.7 (55) 12.10 (82) A 1.5 (11) 4.8 (32) 7.10 (52) 12.14 (86) MCG 37,438 Report Foxtel Brownlow Votes: Ben Cousins () 3 votes, James McDonald () 2 votes, Brett Deledio () 1 vote Record: 3 Wins, 15 Losses, 0 Draws (74.0%) Ladder Position: 16th Round 19 Round 19 Sunday, 9 August (1:10 pm) 4.1 (25) 7.5 (47) 14.8 (92) 19.9 (123) H 3.3 (21) 3.7 (25) 7.10 (52) 8.13 (61) Etihad Stadium 16,594 Report Foxtel Debut(s): Rohan Bail, Tom McNamara Milestone(s): Lynden Dunn (50th AFL Game) Brownlow Votes: Brent Harvey () 3 votes, Todd Goldstein () 2 votes, Drew Petrie () 1 vote Record: 3 Wins, 16 Losses, 0 Draws (72.5%) Ladder Position: 16th Round 20 Round 20 Sunday, 16 August (1:10 pm) 4.0 (24) 9.4 (58) 13.5 (83) 20.7 (127) H 3.4 (22) 4.7 (31) 6.9 (45) 9.10 (64) MCG 13,004 Report Foxtel Milestone(s): Tom McNamara(1st AFL Goal) Brownlow Votes: Aaron Davey () 3 votes, Matthew Bate () 2 votes, Shane Valenti () 1 vote Record: 4 Wins, 16 Losses, 0 Draws (76.5%) Ladder Position: 16th Round 21 Round 21 Saturday, 22 August (2:10 pm) 6.3 (39) 12.5 (77) 18.9 (117) 24.9 (153) H 4.2 (26) 8.3 (51) 12.4 (76) 15.6 (96) Etihad Stadium 37,433 Report Network Ten Brownlow Votes: Chris Judd () 3 votes, Brendan Fevola () 2 votes, Marc Murphy () 1 vote Record: 4 Wins, 17 Losses, 0 Draws (75.5%) Ladder Position: 16th Round 22 Round 22 Sunday, 30 August (2:10 pm) 4.2 (26) 6.5 941) 8.6 (54) 10.7 (67) A 2.2 (14) 7.5 (47) 10.10 (70) 19.12 (114) MCG 36,748 Report Seven Network Brownlow Votes: Nick Dal Santo () 3 votes, Nick Riewoldt () 2 votes, Lenny Hayes () 1 vote Record: 4 Wins, 18 Losses, 0 Draws (74.7%) Ladder Position: 16th Notable matches NAB Cup and NAB Challenge Week 1: Melbourne looked to be on the verge of causing an upset over the 2008 Premiers, Hawthorn, leading 1.8.8 (65) to 0.5.2 (32) at three-quarter time. However, the Hawks made a successful comeback, keeping the 2008 wooden spooners goal-less in the final quarter as Jarryd Roughead snatched the lead back for Hawthorn with a mark and a goal 30 seconds from full-time. Home and away season Round 4: Melbourne registered their first win of the season defeating a winless Richmond by 8 points. Despite holding a 31-point lead at half time, the Demons held off a fast finishing Tigers outfit in the final quarter to secure their first win against a Victorian team since round 22, 2007. It was also Melbourne's first win as the "away" side since round 14, 2007. Round 10: Melbourne put up a brave first half effort against an undefeated St Kilda, trailing by only 8 points at the main break. However, the Saints kept Melbourne goalless in the second half to finish out comfortable winners by 27 points. Round 11: In the Queen's Birthday clash, the 2008 number 1 draft pick Jack Watts made his debut against Collingwood. He received a harsh welcoming to the AFL when he came off from the interchange bench for the first time in the game: Watts was immediately crunched by the larger bodies of three Collingwood players while the ball came his direction,http://www.theage.com.au/news/rfnews/glimpse-of-the-future/2009/06/08/1244313084941.html Melbourne The Age Greg Baum Demon diehards applaud their glimpse of the future - RFNews - theage.com.au 9 June 2009 as Melbourne suffered its biggest loss for the season (66 points). Round 12: Liam Jurrah (the first AFL player from a remote tribal community) made his AFL debut, against Essendon. He kicked his first goal with a marking attempt that turned into a falling crumb in the goal-square. This goal was nominated for Goal of the Year. Melbourne were out-classed by the Bombers, losing easily by 48 points. Round 14: On 2 July, in an emotional press conference, Melbourne president Jim Stynes announced that he was diagnosed with cancer and had to step down as president for the rest of the season. Melbourne played its most emotional game of the year against West Coast and recorded its highest first quarter score of the season. Despite a late charge by the Eagles in the final quarter, Melbourne resisted the attack and won the game by 20 points. After the match, the players headed into the dressing rooms holding up Stynes' infamous number 37 guernsey, which he wore during the 1987 Preliminary Final against Hawthorn. Jack Grimes received the NAB Rising Star nomination for round 14. Round 15: Melbourne won consecutive games for the first time since round 11, 2007 when it downed Port Adelaide by 11 points, after holding a 30-point lead midway through the third quarter. Liam Jurrah received the NAB Rising Star nomination for Round 15. Round 18: In a match that was criticised for tanking strategies, Jordan McMahon took a mark in Richmond's forward 50 and goaled after the final siren to give the Tigers a 4-point win. During the game Melbourne coach Dean Bailey placed several players in unusual positions. These included placing ruckman Paul Johnson and midfielder James McDonald in the backline; playing forward Brad Miller in the ruck; placing defenders James Frawley and Matthew Warnock in the forward line, as well as leaving Russell Robertson and Colin Sylvia out of the game for Michael Newton and rookie Jake Spencer.https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/how-melbourne-tanked-in-2009/news-story/5b0efacdf9da532f8daea1c1313d461c How Melbourne tanked in 2009 2 August 2011 Herald Sun Round 20: In front of a crowd of only 13,004, Melbourne inflicted its only thrashing of the season against fellow cellar dwellers Fremantle after a blowout in the second quarter to win by 63 points. They would record its first 60-point victory since round 8, 2006 as well as the first time they scored 20 or more goals in a game since round 22, 2007. Round 22: Veterans Russell Robertson, Paul Wheatley and Matthew Whelan played their last ever AFL match, against ladder leaders St Kilda. Melbourne put on another strong first half performance, trailing by only a goal at half time, which included a backwards goal from Liam Jurrah at the start of the quarter. However, St Kilda ran over the top of Melbourne in the second half, winning comfortably by 47 points to secure the minor premiership. Melbourne, on the other hand, received the wooden spoon and ensured that their priority pick would be safe. They had the first and second picks in the 2009 AFL draft. Ladder Ladder Mel Ladder breakdown by opposition Opponent Played Won Lost Drew Premiership points Points for Points against Percentage (%) Fremantle 1 1 0 0 4 127 64 198.44 West Coast 2 1 1 0 4 194 182 106.59 Richmond 2 1 1 0 4 182 178 102.25 Western Bulldogs 1 0 1 0 0 97 104 93.27 Hawthorn 1 0 1 0 0 92 114 80.70 Port Adelaide 2 1 1 0 4 191 237 80.59 Sydney 1 0 1 0 0 50 68 73.53 Adelaide 1 0 1 0 0 34 51 66.67 Essendon 1 0 1 0 0 83 131 63.36 Carlton 1 0 1 0 0 96 153 62.75 Geelong 2 0 2 0 0 139 228 60.96 St Kilda 2 0 2 0 0 113 197 57.36 North Melbourne 2 0 2 0 0 128 224 57.14 Collingwood 2 0 2 0 0 124 243 51.03 Brisbane Lions 1 0 1 0 0 56 111 50.45 Total 22 4 18 0 16 1706 2285 74.66 Brownlow Medal Brownlow Medal tally Player 1 vote games 2 vote games 3 vote games Total votes Aaron Davey 1 1 1 (6) Colin Sylvia 0 1 1 (5) Brent Moloney 0 1 1 (5) Nathan Jones 2 1 0 (4) Jack Grimes 0 0 1 (3) James McDonald 0 1 0 (2) Paul Johnson 0 1 0 (2) Matthew Bate 0 1 0 (2) Brock McLean 1 0 0 (1) Shane Valenti 1 0 0 (1) Total 5 7 4 (31) Awards Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Medal tally (top 10) Position Player Votes 1st Aaron Davey (82) 2nd Brent Moloney (69) 3rd Cameron Bruce (56) 4th Matthew Bate (47) 5th Nathan Jones (44) 5th Colin Sylvia (44) 5th Matthew Warnock (44) 8th James Frawley (43) 10th James McDonald (42) 10th Cale Morton (42) Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy – Aaron Davey Sid Anderson Memorial Trophy (Second in the Best and Fairest) – Brent Moloney Ron Barassi Snr Memorial Trophy (Third in the Best and Fairest) – Cameron Bruce Ivor Warne-Smith Memorial Trophy (Fourth in the Best and Fairest) – Matthew Bate Dick Taylor Memorial Trophy (Fifth in the Best and Fairest) – Nathan Jones, Colin Sylvia, Matthew Warnock Harold Ball Memorial Trophy (Best First Year Player) – Liam Jurrah Troy Broadbridge Trophy (highest polling MFC player in the Casey Best and Fairest) – Shane Valenti Ron Barassi Leadership Award – Brent Moloney Ian Ridley Club Ambassador Award – Shane Valenti Norm Smith Memorial Trophy (Coach's Award) – James Frawley Leading Goalkicker Award – Russell Robertson (29) References External links Official Website of the Melbourne Football Club Official Website of the AFL 2009 Category:2009 AFL season Category:2009 in sport in Melbourne