In the lead up to Friday night’s highly anticipated Crichton Medal count, BomberTV catches up with General manager of football operations Paul Hamilton to preview the hot favourites set to stake their claim for the best and fairest medal.

Reviewing the year of utility Heath Hocking and Michael Hurley, Hamilton said the pair were likely to poll well on Friday night.

“They're two players that will definitely be up there,” Hamilton said.

“The way the both of those boys go about their business, they're uncompromising, real competitors and it comes out every time those two play.

“This year, Heath has played more of the run-with role and he's always been in the contest playing hard, strong football so he should poll very well.""

Hamilton said adaptable Hurley is also a strong chance to attract the votes tomorrow night.

“It was a terrific year for 'Hurles' and almost his best year so far. We all know he has a lot of potential but the way he attacks the ball is magnificent,"" he said.

""He's become a very reliable player for us, playing either down back or up forward so I think that will attract the eye of the coaches so I do expect him to come home pretty strong tomorrow night."" 

Hamilton said he was looking forward to what he predicted would be a close count on Friday night.

""I'm very excited because I'm sure it's going to be a very close count and I think what you will find is that a large group of younger players will come through and take spots in the top five or ten.""