Canterbury fullback Ben Barba was crowned the Dally M player of the year to cap off a memorable outing for the Bulldogs last night.

Barba, who finished the season with 32 votes, pipped Matt Bowen (26), Cooper Cronk (25) and Johnathan Thurston (24).

Top Dog ... Ben Barba with partner Ainslie Currie. Credit:Dallas Kilponen

He also won the Provan-Summons medal (people’s choice award), was named fullback of the year and shared leading try-scorer honours with the Cowboys’ Ashley Graham.

The Bulldogs also took out the coach of the year, with Des Hasler earning praise for leading the club to the minor premiership.