He was judged Carlton's Best First Year Player in 1940, Most Consistent Player at the club in 1941, Best and Fairest in 1942 and 2nd Best and Fairest in 1944 as well as Best Clubman in 1943.
He was acknowledged as Carlton's top rookie player in 1940, most dependable player at the club in 1941, best and most attractive player in 1942 and 2nd best and most attractive player in 1944, and best club member in 1943.