Sydney Swans ruckman Brodie Grundy has won his first Goodes-O'Loughlin medal tonight, being named best on ground in the Swans Marn Grook clash with Collingwood.

In slippery SCG conditions, Grundy finished with 18 disposals, 32 hit-outs, and six clearances after an influential peformance.

Formally announced in 2016, the Goodes-O’Loughlin Medal is awarded to the player judged best afield in a tribute to two of the greatest Indigenous players to have graced the AFL arena.

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Ruck beast Grundy storms to Goodes-O’Loughlin Medal

Brodie Grundy monstered the ruck and spearheaded Sydney’s comeback from 33 points down to claim best-on-ground honours

The 32-year-old collected nine votes from the judging panel ahead of teammate Nick Blakey (six votes) who had 39 disposals and 902 metres gained and Collingwood's Nick Daicos who received three votes.

The votes were as follows:

Emily Patterson, AFL.COM.AU:

3. Brodie Grundy

2. Nick Blakey

1. Nick Daicos

Jonathan Drennan, Sydney Morning Herald

3. Brodie Grundy

2. Nick Blakey

1. Nick Daicos

Daniel Garb, ABC

3. Brodie Grundy

2. Nick Blakey

1. Nick Daicos