Shane Watson has ended the best 12 months of his International Career by winning the Allan Border Medal at a big night for the Aussies in Melbourne.
Watson starred in both forms of the game and polled 125 votes to leave Michael Clarke in his wake in 2nd place 35 votes behind.
The 28 year old Allrounder wins the award for the 1st time and told Fox sports its taken a long time to get his game and his body in order.
Watson was also named One Day player of the Year
Simon Katich won Test player of the Year
Victoria's John Hastings was named Bradman young cricketer of the year
Shelley Nitschke was named womens International player of the Year
Redbacks opener Michael Klinger won State player of the Year for the 2nd time in a row.