The stage is set for the Bombers' night of nights.
The 2019 Crichton Medal, proudly presented by Yakult, will take place at the Plenary (Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre) on Tuesday night, with over 1000 guests expected.
If you're not attending, you can catch all the action via a live stream at essendonfc.com.au.
Simply refresh this page at 7pm AEST to watch from your preferred device.
Below is a rundown of the key timings* and other details you need to know.
*Times may vary slightly on the night
CRICHTON MEDAL VOTING SYSTEM
After each game of the 2019 season (including the elimination final), each player is rated from zero to five by the six coaches, resulting in a minimum of zero votes and maximum of 30 per game.
At the end of the season, each player's 21 best games are tallied for the final score.
Devon Smith won last year's Crichton Medal on 370 votes.
AWARDS PRESENTED
John Kilby Trainers & Staff Award
The player that has displayed all or most of these characters; shows respect to trainers and staff at all times, demonstrates a genuine care for wellbeing, drives interactions that are healthy and beneficial to the club and its values.
Voted by: All trainers and support staff
Time presented: 8:13pm
2018 winner: Dyson Heppell
Adam Ramanauskas Most Courageous Player
The player who puts others before himself and best displays courage on and off the field.
Voted by: Match committee (John Worsfold, Ben Rutten, Rob Harding, Mark Harvey, Paul Corrigan, Hayden Skipworth)
Time presented: 8:16pm
2018 winner: Matt Dea
Lindsay Griffiths Rising Star
The player younger than 21 and with less than 10 senior games (as at January 1 of a particular year) to receive the most votes in the Crichton Medal.
Time presented: 8:29pm
2018 winner: Matt Guelfi
Matthew Lloyd Leading Goalkicker
The player who kicked the most goals during the home-and-away season.
Time presented: 8:31pm
2018 winner: Jake Stringer
Hall of Fame inductee
The legendary Kevin Sheedy will take to the stage to welcome the 61st member to the prestigious Essendon Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame induction will mark the first in history at the Bombers' night of nights.
Time presented: 9:31pm
Most Improved Player
The player who has best demonstrated a commitment to excellence. He must have shown clear improvement from previous seasons and a willingness to go above and beyond.
Voted by: Match committee
Time presented: 9:41pm
2018 winner: David Myers
Bruce Heymanson Best Clubman Award
The player that best displays the club and team values on and off the field, having the greatest overall positive impact at the club during the year.
Voted by: Match committee and broader club including representatives from community, events, media and appearances, as well as CEO Xavier Campbell.
Time presented: 9:42pm
2018 winner: Orazio Fantasia
Crichton Medal third place
Time presented: 10:28pm
2018 recipient: Zach Merrett
Crichton Medal runner-up
Time presented: 10:34pm
2018 recipient: Dyson Heppell
Crichton Medal
The Bombers' highest individual honour, awarded to the best-and-fairest player of the season.
Time presented: 10:38pm
2018 winner: Devon Smith
KEY SPEECHES
CEO Xavier Campbell
Time: 7:18pm
Senior coach John Worsfold
Time: 8:02pm
