Who will win this year's Gary Dempsey Medal?

The player adjudged best-on-ground in the Western Bulldogs' home game against North Melbourne game at Etihad Stadium this Sunday will receive the Gary Dempsey Medal.

The combatants will do battle in the second annual Emergency Services Appreciation Game.
 
Established in 2009, the game acknowledges the hard work undertaken by all Emergency Service Departments across Victoria.
 
The winning team will be presented with the Emergency Services Appreciation Shield in its rooms following the conclusion of Sunday’s game.

The Bulldogs hold the shield after triumphing in the inaugural game last year.

They won 11.14 (80) to 9.11 (65) in wet conditions at the MCG.

Josh Hill kicked three goals.

Midfielder Ryan Griffen won the Gary Dempsey Medal. 

The medal pays tribute to the magnificent career of Gary Dempsey.

Also established in 2009, the Gary Dempsey Medal was named in honour of the Footscray/Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne legend. 
 
The medal is awarded to the player deemed to be the best player on the ground in the Emergency Services Appreciation Game and will also be awarded in the change rooms following the game.
 
Gary Dempsey played 207 games for Footscray/Western Bulldogs between 1967 and 1978 he also played 122 games for North Melbourne between 1979 and 1984. 
 
Gary Dempsey was seriously injured in 1969 bushfires near his home at Lara. 
 
Gary Dempsey career highlights include:
- 1975 Brownlow Medal (Footscray/Western Bulldogs)
- Six-time best and fairest winner at the Footscray/Western Bulldogs Football Club
- North Melbourne Best and Fairest winner