Hawks B&F: Veteran takes out second best and fairest

Hawthorn veteran Jack Gunston has won the Peter Crimmins Medal, his second Hawks best and fairest following a stellar 2025 campaign.

At 33 years old, Gunston turned back the years over the course of the season, booting a career-high 73 goals from 23 games, going goalless just once and exceeding his career season-high by 15 goals.

Gunston’s best and fairest nod comes five seasons after his first Peter Crimmins Medal, partnering his All-Australian blazer to cap off the best season of his elite AFL career.

Back flanker Karl Amon secured second place, averaging a career-high 24 disposals and nearly 600 metres gained, while vice-captain Dylan Moore rounded out the top three.

2025 Peter Crimmins Medal Top 10

1. Jack Gunston - 157 votes
2. Karl Amon - 140 votes
3. Dylan Moore - 136 votes
4. Jai Newcombe - 126 votes
5. Blake Hardwick - 120 votes
6. Jack Ginnivan - 120 votes
7. Josh Battle - 119 votes
8. Jarman Impey - 108 votes
9. Nick Watson - 102 votes
10. Lloyd Meek - 99 votes
11. Mabior Chol - 99 votes

2025 Peter Crimmins Medal club award winners

• Most Improved – Josh Ward
• Most Courageous – Josh Battle
• Best Clubman – Will Day
• Community Leadership Award – Luke Breust
• Lethal Award – Jack Gunston
• Most Promising – Calsher Dear
• Best Finals Player – Jai Newcombe