JINDERA ruckman Mitch Lawrence has been rewarded for his consistent season after taking out the Bulldogs best and fairest.
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Lawrence beat the versatile Tom Weldon for the top honour.
The big Bulldog shouldered the majority of the Bulldogs ruck work.
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Weldon played predominantly down back with the undersized Bulldogs lacking height down the spine.
The pair battled against the odds all season after the Bulldogs were rocked by a host of departures over the summer.
The Bulldogs had contested the past three grand finals but slipped to 11th on the ladder with a 3-15 record.
It was only the second time they have missed finals in the past decade.
Jesse Harris was awarded the most consistent.
In the reserves, Regan Metcalfe won the top gong with Ash Hay finishing runner-up.