Luke Dunstan was tonight unanimously adjudged the Ian Stewart medallist after a voting panel of Cal Twomey, Daisy Pearce and Alister Nicholson cast their votes towards the best-on-ground.

The 26-year-old Saint polled a maximum nine votes following the Saints' 40-point victory over Richmond, pulling well-clear ahead of podium-finishers Jack Steele (five votes) and Paddy Ryder (two votes).

Dunstan ended his day with 32 disposals, 11 clearances and one major at the MCG, helping to mitigate the Richmond midfield in an important victory.

Ian Stewart Medal Count

9 votes - Luke Dunstan
5 votes - Jack Steele
2 votes - Paddy Ryder
1 vote - Jack Sinclair
1 vote - Dougal Howard

Voting breakdown

Cal Twomey

3- Luke Dunstan
2- Jack Steele
1- Jack Sinclair

Daisy Pearce

3- Luke Dunstan
2- Jack Steele
1- Dougal Howard

Alister Nicholson

3- Luke Dunstan
2- Paddy Ryder
1- Jack Steele