The Western Bulldogs’ dynamic midfield duo Marcus Bontempelli and Adam Treloar have been rewarded for outstanding seasons with All Australian recognition.
A maiden blazer for Treloar, the 31-year-old was prolific in 2024, averaging 31.7 touches, 5.8 clearances, 4.8 tackles and 4.5 inside 50s.
He finished the home-and-away season ranked first across the league for average disposals.
Treloar had previously made the squad on three separate occasions (2016, 2017, 2019), finding an unmatched level of consistency and brilliance across his 22 matches this season.
Bontempelli earns his sixth All Australian blazer, joining some of the greats of the game including Brad Johnson, Chris Judd and Ben Cousins.
The Bulldogs skipper averaged 26 disposals and kicked 31 goals in his 23 matches this year, finishing the home and away season ranked in the top seven players for contested possessions, clearances, inside 50s, and goal assists.
Adding to the celebrations for the night, Bontempelli also was named as the All-Australian captain for the first time in his career.
The nod to his leadership on-and-off the field comes after the midfielder was named vice-captain in both 2021 and 2023.
Marcus Bontempelli, Western Bulldogs
- 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 All Australian.
- 2024 All-Australian captain.
- Squad Member 2022.
- 23 matches this season, 31 goals, 20 behinds.
- Averages 26.1 disposals, 67.7% disposal efficiency, 13.8 contested possessions, 6.4 clearances, 2.8 centre clearances, 5.5 tackles, 8.3 score involvements and 5.7 inside 50s.
Adam Treloar, Western Bulldogs
- 2024 All Australian.
- Squad Member 2016, 2017, 2019.
- 22 matches this season, 15 goals, 6 behinds.
- Averages 31.7 disposals, 72.0% disposal efficiency, 11.9 contested possessions, 5.8 clearances, 2.0 centre clearances, 4.8 tackles, 7.2 score involvements and 4.5 inside 50s.
