Was Mason Redman unlucky not to win Essendon’s Crichton Medal in 2022?
North Melbourne great David King certainly thinks so after the 25-year-old had a career-best season in red and black, particularly with his teammates struggling for form as the Bombers finished 15th.
Key forward Peter Wright ended up winning the award after kicking 53 goals from 22 games, but King feels Redman outperformed his teammate across the entire campaign.
“I tell you what they need to throw in there, their best and fairest,” King said on SEN Breakfast.
“I still cannot believe that Mason Redman did not win Essendon’s best and fairest, I can’t understand that.
“Having watched every game of Essendon this year – and Peter Wright had a fantastic year, but did he have a better year than Mason Redman?
“I’d love to hear from the Essendon people, did they agree (with the result)?
“I was staggered that Mason Redman didn’t win that best and fairest.”
King was even more shocked that Redman finished in fourth behind Wright, Zach Merrett and Matt Guelfi, particularly as the dashing defender was leading the count with nine rounds remaining.
“So, Peter Wright won the best and fairest on 242 votes, Zach Merrett on 230 who had a good year and Matt Guelfi third on 211 – Mason Redman finished fourth on 209,” King said.
“He (Redman) was leading after Round 14 by 24 votes and has finished 30 votes behind the winner.
“I can’t understand how that is the case.”
Redman made 20 appearances in 2022, averaging 21.2 disposals, 6.2 marks and 4.3 rebound 50s a game.