BROWNLOW MEDAL PREDICTOR

With the Brownlow markets available on the Exchange across all options, from Top 5 finish, polling 15, 20 or 25 votes, leader after Round 6, 10 or 15, most votes in second half of season and most team votes, the predictor has never been more important.

Here we outline some price discrepancies based on how players are expected to poll, with the likely votes put together in meticulous fashion every week by AFL punting expert Joel Cashman.

Last year, he predicted eventual winner Lachie Neale to get within one vote of favourite Nick Daicos, however Neale was nearly $20 on the Exchange. This represented value and he went on to win the award for the second time.

Who is over the odds this year? Who is perhaps a bit too short? Here are some suggested plays.

LAY: (TO POLL 20 VOTES) Matt Rowell at $2.66

Rowell is predicted to poll 13 votes on the model, well short of this bet option. Noah Anderson is predicted to be the Suns leading vote getter, and 7 votes represents a high margin for error when laying here.

Back: (Top 5 finish) Caleb Serong at $3+

Caleb Serong is predicted to finish 5th in the Brownlow Medal based on the model, with 24.5 votes expected. Serong’s price to finish top five is $3, and he ranks eighth in that market. Representing value.

BACK: (Most Team Votes – Sydney) Errol Gulden at $3.50+

Isaac Heeney is ineligible for the Brownlow medal due to suspension. He is still able to win the most votes market at the Sydney Swans. He is clear favourite at $1.25 with teammate Errol Gulden at $3.70. Gulden is predicted to finish strongly and fall within just one vote of Heeney. That makes $3.70 a value opportunity.

BACK: (Leader after Round 10) Nick Daicos at $20+

Daicos is $21 to lead the Brownlow after Round 10, and is $4.20 to lead the Brownlow after Round 15. The model has him polling the same amount of votes as Isaac Heeney between Rounds 10 and 15 (The favourite in both markets) so that means Daicos is either over the odds at Round 10, or under the odds at Round 15.

BACK: (Most 3 vote games) Patrick Cripps at $4.50+

Nick Daicos is $2.32 in the market to have the most 3 vote games. The model predicts him to do it 7 times. The model predicts Patrick Cripps to do it 6 times, however Cripps is considered a 50/50 chance to get 3 votes in 4 other games. Daicos has no other predicted 50/50 3 vote chances. That means Cripps is a realistic chance of edging that market.

3 votes…N. Daicos. Could that be the Brownlow Medal secured for the superstar Magpie in just his third season of football! Our Brownlow Predictor says yes.

Daicos was doing everything in his power to lock in these votes, finishing with 40 touches, game high- 9 clearances, 675 meters gained, 10 inside 50s, 11 score involvements which included 2 goals!

Josh Daicos was sensational, particularly in the first half when the game was up for grabs, finishing with 40 disposals, 536 meters gained and 10 marks, a game which would normally be 3 votes if not for his younger brother.

Patrick Lipinski is unlucky to only get 1 vote for his eye-catching performance, having 30 disposals, 12 marks and 2 goals in Collingwood’s 46-point win.

Plenty of Hawks put their hand up for Brownlow votes in their 124-point win over the Kangaroos, but star midfielder Jai Newcombe looks the most likely with his all-round performance. Newcombe had a game high- 35 disposals and 15 score involvements (which included a goal and 4 assists), team high- 10 clearances and also won 11 contested possessions.

Massimo D’Ambrosio solidified his status as one of the competitions best wingmen, picking up 32 disposals, team high- 14 contested possessions and kicking 2 goals.

Dylan Moore locked in a small forward position on the All-Australian team with 4 goals from 12 disposals and laying 8 tackles.

Jeremy Cameron dined out on a dismal West Coast side, booting 9 goals from 14 disposals with 7 of these goals coming in the opening term.

Patrick Dangerfield was unstoppable through the midfield with 25 disposals, team high-7 clearances, 10 contested, game high- 8 inside 50s and a goal.

Max Holmes led all Cats for disposals with 26, taking 8 marks, having 3 goal assists, 1 goal and a game high- 764 meters gained.

Sam Flanders was dominant with 29 disposals, 14 contested possessions and a game high- 14 contested possessions which included 2 goals and 3 direct goal assists in a best on ground display.

Noah Anderson is in the mix for votes with 30 disposals, 9 marks, 1 goal and game high- 601 meters gained and 7 inside 50s.

Gold Coast bull- Matt Rowell was typically tough in the contest with 29 disposals, leading the Suns with 8 clearances and 16 contested possessions.

Dan Rioli was brilliant with ball in hand, finishing the match with 30 disposals, 562 meters gained, 6 inside 50s and 2 goals.

Lachie Neale locked in another 3 votes with a brilliant allround performance, leading with a game high- 40 disposals, 19 contested possessions, 7 inside 50s, 11 score involvements and a goal.

Josh Dunkley led all players with 9 clearances from his 28 disposals, laying 8 tackles and finishing second behind Neale for contested possessions with 14.

Hugh McCluggage was important with 29 disposals, with 9 of these leading to scores and doing some work on the inside with 6 clearances.

Bombers skipper- Zach Merrett capped off a sensational season with 37 disposals, 8 marks, 536 meters gained and a goal in a game where Essendon challenged the Lions more than the bookies were expecting.

Nick Blakey made the most of the free-flowing game, playing an assertive role from half back to finish with a game high- 32 disposals, 14 marks, 673 meters gained and booting 2 rare goals.

Luke Parker was dangerous early a cemented his position as a solid forward, booting 3 goals from 19 disposals and taking 6 marks.

Despite not being his highest disposal match, Errol Gulden was crucial with 24 disposals, 8 score involvements, 2 goals and leading the game for clearances with 8.

Ed Richards was strong for the Bulldogs all day in their must win game, picking up a team high- 29 disposals, equal team high- 8 inside 50s as well as 12 contested possessions, 8 score involvements and 2 goals.

Bailey Dale played an important role setting up play from half back with 27 disposals, team high- 569 meters gained, used the ball at 89% efficiency and kicked a goal.

Tom Liberatore was brilliant in the midfield with 24 disposals, 8 clearances, and equal game high- 17 contested possessions and a goal, playing a key role in the third term to keep the Bulldogs in front.

Skipper Marcus Bontempelli will be out of reach of that elusive Brownlow medal, but is a chance to poll once again, with game high- 11 clearances, 9 score involvements, equal game high- 17 contested and a goal.

Jack Sinclair was the leading ball winner in the Saints massive upset over the Blues, picking up 28 disposals, 8 marks and 7 score involvements.

Sam Walsh was the Blues best in a narrow loss with 32 disposals, game high- 9 clearances as well as 2 goal assists, 8 tackles and 16 contested possessions.

Nasiah Wanganeen- Milera was terrific with 25 disposals, making a team high- 412 meters gained, taking 6 marks and having 5 intercept possessions- the equal second most of any St Kilda player.

2021 Brownlow Medalist- Ollie Wines was terrific with 31 disposals (team high), 17 contested possessions (game high), 6 clearances (equal game high) and being involved in 7 scores.

Andrew Brayshaw was terrific in a losing cause, with a game high- 33 disposals, 15 contested possessions, 7 marks, 7 tackles and 5 clearances, with plenty of his ball use leading to Fremantle inside 50s and scores.

Jason Horne- Francis ran hard all game to finish with 20 disposals, 5 clearances, equal game high- 5 inside 50s and 2 brilliant goals.

Zak Butters played a crucial role in Port Adelaide’s away win, picking up 28 disposals, equal team high- 10 score involvements, and 6 clearances.

Tough game to split votes with the Swans winning by 39 points but their stars not winning plenty of disposals like the normally do.

Isaac Heeney was brilliant with 3 goals from 22 disposals and leading all players for contested possessions with 12.

Errol Gulden led the Swans for many key categories despite his numbers being below his usual output. Gulden won a team high- 8 inside 50s, 7 score involvements, 6 clearances as well as game high- 534 meters gained and 4 goal assists from his 25 disposals.

Callum Mills was the Swans leading disposal winner with 26 touches, taking 8 marks and having a team high- 10 intercept possessions.

Nic Martin’s output was one of the best of any player on the ground despite the massive loss, with the Bombers utility having a game high- 32 disposals and kicking 3 goals.

Jack Viney is the overwhelming favourite for the 3-votes in the Demons impressive upset victory, with the former skipper having 30 disposals, 9 clearances, 13 contested, 10 tackles and kicking 2 goals!

Melbourne wingman- Ed Langdon worked hard for his game high- 37 disposals, taking 10 marks and also contributing on the scoreboard with a goal.

Daniel Turner was influential up forward with 4 goals for the Demons.

Difficult game to allocate votes with many big performances from both midfields and some forwards having big impacts on the game.

Jesse Hogan all but locked in his first Coleman Medal with a bag of 6 goals from 15 disposals, taking 9 marks against a usually stingy Fremantle defence.

Brent Daniels was extremely busy with 29 disposals, 13 tackles, 7 clearances, 3 goals and a game high- 11 score involvements.

Star midfielder- Tom Green is stiff to only get 1 predicted vote for his 40-disposal match that included a game high- 13 clearances and 23 contested possessions.

Andrew Brayshaw was the Dockers best in the narrow defeat, winning a game high- 41 disposals as well as 21 contested and 9 clearances.

Brownlow fancy- Nick Daicos kept himself in the hunt to chase down Patrick Cripps with a best on ground performance and kept the Pies in with a chance to play finals football. Daicosmay not have set the world on fire in the stats sheet, but his 25 disposals ranked highly for the match, and his 2 goals helped Collingwood over the line.

Joe Daniher was busy for the Lions in a narrow loss, kicking 4 goals from 16 disposals, leading all players for score involvments with 10.

Hugh McCluggage’s rise to the elite of the competition continued with 26 disposals, 7 clearances and a game high- 16 contested possession.

Lachie Neale had a noticeable impact on the game with 13 contested possessions, game high- 8 clearances and kicking 2 goals from his 22 disposals.

Zak Butters was unanimously picked as the best player on the ground and was awarded the Showdown Medal after his performance, which included 42 disposals, 10 clearances, 20 contested possessions, 748 meters gained- all game highs- and kicking a goal.

Jason Horne- Francis had a major impact from his 23 disposals, booting 2 goals, having 8 clearances, 6 inside 50s and taking 3 contested marks.

Skipper- Connor Rozee was terrific as Butter’ partner in crime through the midfield, having 28 disposals (second most of any Power player), a game high- 8 inside 50s as well as 9 clearances.

Jack Steele was instrumental in the Saints upset over Geelong, kicking 2 goals, having 10 marks, 10 tackles, 10 score involvements, 13 contested and 27 disposals.

Rowan Marshall continued his push for All- Australian honours with an equal team high- 28 disposals, game high- 10 clearances, 17 contested, 21 hitouts and kicking a goal.

Defender Callum Wilkie was crucial behind the ball with an equal team high- 28 disposals, 15 marks and a game high- 13 intercept possessions.

Sam Darcy made the most of his opportunities against the Kangaroos, booting a career high- 7 goals from 20 disposals!

Adam Treloar was the most prolific player on the ground with 33 disposals as well as laying 7 tackles, having 5 inside 50s and 10 contested possessions.

Marcus Bontempelli kept himself in the top-10 of the Brownlow predictor with his 29 disposal match, which included an equal game high- 14 contested possessions, game high- 6 inside 50s and having 11 score involvements.

Tough to split the Hawks such was their spread of brilliant performers. Jai Newcombe was sensational with 33 disposals, 9 clearances, 15 contested and kicking a goal.

James Worpel kicked 2 goals from his 29 disposals, having 11 score involvements and a game high- 9 inside 50s.

Jack Gunston wound back the clock with 5 goals from 17 disposals and taking 9 marks.

Patrick Cripps may have just cemented himself as a two-time Brownlow Medallist with his inspirational performance, picking up 35 disposals, 21 contested possessions, 10 clearances, 8 inside 50s and 12 score involvements- all of which were game highs. The Blues skipper holds a two-vote lead heading into the final round against St Kilda.

Brodie Kemp played a crucial role up forward with their key attacking players out with injury. Kemp booted 4 goals from 12 disposals.

George Hewett was the equal leading disposal winner with 35 touches, laying 10 tackles and having 5 clearances.

Sydney won a classic match against Collingwood in a thrilling contest, and it was the Swans midfield stars that stepped up in the final term, inspiring a come from behind victory.

Chad Warner was back to his best after a couple of quiet matches, leading the Swans for disposals (33) and clearances (8) and kicking 2 brilliant goals.

Isaac Heeney was dominant, particularly in the final quarter with a couple of clutch marks and kicking a goal. He finished with 32 disposals, 7 clearances and game high- 9 inside 50s and 15 contested possessions.

Josh Daicos was a star in the Pies narrow defeat, having a team high- 26 disposals to go with his 432 meters gained and 6 score involvements.

GWS completed a massive upset against the most in-form side in the competition with a full spread of solid performers, making it hard to narrow down the votes.

James Peatling had a game high- 9 clearances and team high- 11 contested possessions from his 20 disposals, including 6 inside 50s.

Finn Callaghan stepped up with 24 disposals, 5 marks, 493 meters gained (team high) and a goal.

Whilst Aaron Cadman had an impact with 3 goals- the equal most of anyone on the ground- 5 marks (2 contested) and 11 disposals.

Oscar Allen had a brilliant captain’s performance with 5 goals to sink the Kangaroos, including the match winning final goal.

Jeremy McGovern was typically reliable in defence, winning a team high- 25 disposals, 560 meters gained and winning a game high- 13 intercept possessions.

Harry Sheezel continues his extraordinary second season, with 31 disposals, 7 tackles, a game high- 10 score involvements which included 2 goals of his own.

All- Australian hopeful- Tristian Xerri had a dominant game in the ruck, finishing with midfield like numbers, having 30 disposals, 12 tackles (game high), 13 clearances (game high), 23 contested possessions (game high) and winning the hitout battle with 33.

Patrick Dangerfield inflicted maximum damage from his limited disposals once again, leading the match for clearances (11), inside 50s (8), contested possessions (14) and score involvements (8) which included a goal from his 20 disposals.

Luke Ryan had plenty of control of the ball, picking up a game high- 36 disposals, 15 marks and a monster- 951 meters gained.

Caleb Serong had a strong impact on the match despite the Dockers loss, with the reigning Best and Fairest kicking a career high- 3 goals from his 22 disposals, also having 6 clearances and laying 5 tackles.

Matt Rowell was brilliant through the midfield once again, collecting a team high- 32 disposals and game high- 9 clearances and 20 contested possessions – an impressive stat line that will definitely get the umpires attention.

Mac Andrew was the heartbreaker, booting one of his four goals after the siren to take down Essendon by a point.

Nic Martin was the most prolific player on the ground with 36 disposals, making a game high- 722 meters for his side as well as 7 marks and 7 score involvements.

Former no. 1 draft pick- Jason Horne- Francis was brilliant for the Power, pushing them over the line with 28 disposals, 13 marks, 11 contested possessions and 2 goals.

Zak Butters was back in the bests with his impressive match, having a game high- 30 disposals, 579 meters gained, a team high- 14 contested possessions and kicking a goal.

Kysaiah Pickett was in his finest form, kicking 4 goals from 21 disposals and laying 6 tacklesto almost secure the win for the Demons.

The Hawks put on an absolute clinic against the Blues with plenty of players putting their hand up for Brownlow votes. Dylan Moore’s season has been so impactful, he can no longer be classified as underrated. Moore had 29 disposals, 15 marks, 578 meters gained, game high- 7 inside 50s and 11 score involvements.

Massimo D’Ambrosio was the Hawks most prolific ball winner with 31 touches, using the ball at 84% efficiency and having 8 score involvements.

Josh Weddle had a huge impact with 3 goals and a game high- 605 meters gained from his 18 disposals.

Skipper- James Sicily was important with 30 disposals, 10 marks and 7 intercept possessions.

Rowan Marshall was in fine form against the depleted Tigers, booting 3 goals, 23 disposals, 11 marks and 25 hitouts.

Jack Sinclair was the leading ball winner for the Saints with 29 touches, also having 9 marks and an equal game high- 8 score involvements.

Josh Battle impressed with 28 disposals, 9 marks and an equal game high- 10 intercept possessions.

Jordan Dawson led from the front for the Crows in their impressive upset, making a massive impact with 27 disposals, 9 tackles and a goal.

Darcy Fogarty was brilliant up in attack with 5 goals and 8 marks.

Ben Keays form up forward has been great to watch, kicking 3 goals from 19 disposals and taking 8 marks.

Ball magnet- Matt Crouch did his role in the midfield with 32 disposals, 7 clearances, and a game high- 18 contested possessions.

Marcus Bontempelli kept himself in the hunt for an elusive Brownlow Medal with a clear best on ground performance and helped the Bulldogs stay in the top-8 for another week. The two-time Runner-Up in the Brownlow Medal will certainly pick up the 3-votes with 33 disposals, 12 contested (equal team high), 9 inside 50s (game high) and 16 score involvements (game high) which included 2 goals!

Adam Treloar played a brilliant game in his 250th match, picking up 30 disposals, 6 clearances (equal game high) and kicking 2 goals.

All-Australian half-back Bailey Dale impressed with a game high- 34 disposals and 647 meters gained as well as 8 marks and 6 intercept possessions.

Tim Kelly has returned to some of his best form recently and helped the Eagles over the line in a big upset over Gold Coast with 31 disposals (game high), 8 clearances (team high) and 14 contested possessions (team high) against a high-quality midfield.

Elliot Yeo played a crucial role in middle with 26 touches, 628 meters gained (game high), 7 inside 50s (game high) and also laying 6 tackles and having 5 clearances.

The breakout season for Jake Waterman has helped the Eagles significantly this year, with the young forward booting another bag of 4 goals in a rare West Coast win.

Luke Davies – Uniacke inspired the Kangaroos to their third win of the season and kept them off the bottom of the ladder with one of the individual games of the season. The classy midfielder had 33 disposals, 14 contested possessions, 8 clearances- all of which are game highs- and impacted up front with 3 goals and 3 assists!

Nick Larkey made the most of his opportunities up forward, kicking 5 goals from 12 disposals and taking 8 marks.

Breakout ruckman Tristan Xerri was in dominant form with 20 disposals, 10 tackles and 45 hitouts.

Jeremy Cameron was the saviour for the Cats in a narrow 5-point victory, kicking a bag of 6 goals from 17 disposals to prove he is still one of the competition’s most dangerous players.

Tom Stewart was once again the Cats most prominent ball winner with 28 disposals, laying 5 tackles, having 5 clearances and 10 contested possessions.

2016 Brownlow Medallist- Patrick Dangerfield was doing maximum damage from his limited disposals, leading the match for clearances (9), inside 50s (8) and the Cats for meters gained (543) and having 13 contested possessions from 21 touches.

Jordan Dawson was the most impressive of the Crows in the narrow defeat, with 27 disposals at 78% efficiency, 6 marks (2 contested), 4 clearances and 5 score involvements.

Very hard match to split with a bunch of brilliant midfield performances from both sides. Nick Daicos continues his hunt for Patrick Cripps. For the winning Collingwood side, Daicosled them for disposals (28), meters gained (471), contested possessions (15), inside 50s (8) as well as having 7 clearances and kicking a goal.

In his 400th game, Scott Pendlebury was playing a vintage performance, having 27 disposals, 14 contested, 6 inside 50s and leading the Pies with 9 clearances.

Patrick Cripps was good enough to be considered for a minor vote in the Blues narrow loss, with 30 disposals, 7 clearances, 15 contested, 9 inside 50s (game high), 556 meters gained (game high) and a goal.

Back in form midfielder- George Hewett had a dominant performance on the inside with 32 disposals and game highs for clearances (12), contested possessions (20) and score involvements (11) which included 2 direct goal assists.

Nic Newman played a crucial role with ball in hand, using the ball at 91% efficiency from his game high- 34 disposals and having a game high- 12 marks.

Port Adelaide put an absolute clinic on the top of the table Swans which has put a lot of doubt in Sydney’s premiership credentials and ensured all the votes this week will be secured by a Power player.

Ollie Wines was brilliant in the midfield, picking up 31 disposals, equal game high- 8 clearances, game high- 18 contested possessions and kicking a goal to embarrass the Swans top flight midfield.

Willem Drew did his job on the inside with a game high- 32 disposals, 8 clearances, 16 contested and 2 goal assists.

Sydney had no answers for Mitch Georgiades who nailed 4 goals and had 2 goal assists in a dominant display up front.

Jason Horne- Francis was another midfielder who got the upper hand through around stoppages, having 27 touches, 6 clearances, 15 contested and a game high- 12 score involvements including 3 goal assists and a goal.

All- Australian half-back – Dan Houston was prominent with 24 disposals, 2 goals, 12 marks and 491 meters gained.

Jesse Hogan’s bag of 5 goals didn’t just lead the Giants to a come from behind win over the Hawks, but also to the lead of the Coleman Medal race with a 5th straight match of 4 or more goals. Hogan looks the likely favourite for the 3 with 17 disposals and 11 marks rounding out his game.

Lachie Whitfield was the leading disposal winner with 37 and made more meters than any player with 702 and 10 score involvements.

Toby Green was dominant and dangerous with 3 goals, 5 clearances, 536 meters gained and a game high- 7 inside 50s from 17 touches.

Tom Green was the match winner with a late goal to go with his 25 disposals and a team high- 6 clearances and 15 contested possessions.

Darcy Parish was prolific in what’s been a lean season for the All-Australian midfielder, picking up a game high- 34 disposals and having 6 inside 50s in the Bombers come from being victory.

Hayden Young was extremely classy in the middle of the ground with 2 goals- one from a centre clearance-, 2 goal assists, 7 clearances, 13 contested and 7 inside 50s from his 27 disposals.

Zach Merrett was brilliant leading the Bombers from the front once again, collecting 29 disposals, laying 7 tackles and being involved in 6 scores, including a centre clearance that resulted in the Bombers scoring the winning point.

Lachie Neale’s surge up the Brownlow Leaderboard is reminiscent of last season when he stole his second Brownlow late in the season. Neale led all players for disposals (33), clearances (12) and had 13 contested possessions in a performance that will see him poll highly.

Hugh McCluggage is moving his way into the elite of the AFL with his consistent form, picking up 28 disposals, 9 clearances, a game high- 14 contested possessions and kicking a goal.

Cam Rayner has strung together a few eye-catching matches in a row now just in time for finals. The former number-1 draft pick booted 3 goals from 22 disposals.

Much maligned forward- Joe Daniher had a day out against St Kilda with 4 goals from 18 disposals, with 10 of these disposals leading to scores- the most of any player on the ground.

Ollie Wines was one of Port Adelaide’s leading performers through the midfield, topping all players for disposals (26) and clearances (10) as well as having 10 tackles and 12 contested possessions- the most of any Power player in their upset victory.

Mitch Georgiades was brilliant in attack for the Powers tall forward line, kicking well for 3 goals from 12 disposals.

Charlie Curnow looked destined to rip the game apart after kicking the opening goal, but finished with 3 goals from 19 disposals and taking 9 marks in the Blues narrow defeat.

Tom Stewart’s role to get more involved in matches after being well held earlier in the season has been a massive success, finishing with a team high- 32 disposals and 18 contested possessions as well as having 9 marks, 527 meters gained, and a game high- 13 intercept possessions.

Harry Sheezel’s second season has been brilliant to watch, with the reigning Rising Star having a massive impact for the lowly Kangaroos with game high- 36 disposals, 9 clearances, 25 contested possessions and 14 score involvements which included a goal and 2 assists.

Oliver Dempsey has surely put himself in the box seat for the Rising Star this season with another stellar performance which involved 3 goals from 18 disposals.

After being well held in the past by Touk Miller in Q-Clashes, Dayne Zorko has been let off the leash at half back- securing his second Marcus Ashcroft Medal this season. The former skipper had 32 disposals, 12 marks, 553 meters gained and an equal game high- 9 score involvements.

Lachie Neale jumped up the Brownlow Predictor Leaderboard with a close to best on ground performance, picking up game high- 35 disposals, 10 clearances, equal team high- 13 contested and kicking a goal.

Cam Rayner backed up from his blistering performance against the Swans with another vote worthy game, having 25 disposals, 2 goals and 2 assists.

In a game that Essendon just had to win, St Kilda were the worth victors by the tune of 53 points. Skipper- Jack Steele stepped up with his work forward of centre, kicking 3 goals and having 3 goal assists from his 21 disposals.

Nasiah Wanganeen Milera continued his breakout season with an elite performance, topping all players for disposals (31) and meters gained (620) as well as kicking a goal.

Rowan Marshall’s dominance in the ruck was felt with another big game consisting of 26 disposals, 10 marks, 30 hitouts, 13 contested, equal game high- 8 clearances and a goal.

It was a big spread of Giants players that could potentially be in the votes this week. Tom Green was his typical self-inside the midfield with 33 disposals, game high- 9 clearances with 7 coming from the centre, as well as 16 contested possessions and a goal.

Finn Callaghan was the leading disposal winner for the match, with a career high- 36 touches to go with 12 contested possessions and 5 clearances.

Toby Greene was back to his game winning best with 3 goals from 16 disposals, meanwhile, Jesse Hogan continues to mount a case for an All-Australian jacket with 4 goals.

Brent Daniels’ selflessness was highlighted by his game high- 4 goal assists, to go with 2 goals from 17 disposals.

Caleb Serong was everywhere on his way to another Glenndenning- Allan Medal as the best on ground in a Derby, with 32 disposals, 12 score involvements, game high- 10 clearances, team high- 8 inside 50s, 15 contested and a goal.

Andrew Brayshaw was stiff not to get the medal with a game high- 36 disposals and 14 score involvements which included a goal, as well as 7 tackles and 7 inside 50s.

Tim Kelly was the best for the losing West Coast side, also picking up 32 disposals and a goal, as well as a game high- 18 contested possessions.

Nick Daicos was back to his best and is a sure thing for the 3-votes with a monster performance in the midfield. Daicos finished with 42 touches, 11 clearances, 18 contested, 8 inside 50s and 12 score involvements- all of which are game highs!

Josh Daicos played a crucial role, picking up 32 disposals (second most on the ground), 7 inside 50s and a game high- 798 meters gained.

Scott Pendlebury didn’t have the usual stat line that would previously help him pick up votes, but in a low disposal match, his 22 disposal, 1 goal, 6 clearance game was crucial to the Pies victory.

Adam Treloar was brilliant against the ladder leading Swans, picking up a game high- 40 disposals, 19 contested possessions and 12 intercept possessions to help the Bulldogs stay in the finals hunt.

Jamarra Ugle- Hagan outworked the Swans defence to finish with 4 goals for the third straight week.

Tom Liberatore had a strong impact in the midfield with 22 disposals, 15 contested, 6 inside 50s and a game high- 7 clearances,

Connor Macdonald was dominant once again as the Hawks surge up the ladder, picking up a team high- 28 disposals, 14 score involvements, kicking 2 goals and having 3 goal assists.

Jai Newcombe was brilliant with 22 disposals at 82% efficiency, as well as team high- 6 clearances and kicking 2 goals.

Will Day proved his importance to the Hawks side once again with 20 touches, 7 tackles, team high- 12 contested, game high- 7 inside 50s and kicking a goal.

Ben Keays rich vein of form continues, with the half-forward playing the role to perfection with 5 goals, 2 assists and a game high- 12 score involvements from his 22 disposals, 12 of which were contested- the most of any Crow.

Darcy Fogarty asserted himself on the match with 4 goals from 17 disposals, taking 8 marks and using the ball at 94% efficiency.

3x Best and Fairest- Rory Laird was the best of the Crows midfielders with a team high- 29 disposals and 7 clearances as well as 7 tackles and 11 contested possessions.

Zach Merrett was exceptional despite the Bombers loss, with the Bombers skipper picking up a game high- 30 disposals, 13 contested, 8 clearances, 7 inside 50s and kicking a goal.

Lachie Whitfield’s form has remained consistent all season long, picking up 40 disposals for the second time this year as he helped set up the Giants win. The 2x Best and Fairest led all players for marks (10) and meters gained (780) and picked up 9 intercept possessions.

Tom Green won the footy at will, with 34 disposals, making 633 meters, laying 7 tackles and winning an equal team high- 10 contested possession.

Jesse Hogan kept in the Coleman medal race with a bag of 4 goals and having the equal most score involvements with 7.

Tim Membrey had one of his best matches with 5 goals, 10 marks, 2 assists, 7 tackles and a career high- 23 disposals in a dominant all-round performance.

Jack Steele was back to his best around the contested with an equal team high- 31 disposals, 7 inside 50s, 9 marks and a goal from the Saints skipper.

Mason Wood was impressive with 3 goals and a game high- 12 score involvements from 19 disposals.

Ruckman- Rowan Marshall had a day out with 26 disposals, 24 hitouts, 16 contested possessions and leading all players for inside 50s with 9 and clearances with 10.

Jack Ginnivan couldn’t have done much more in a massive win against his old side, rubbing it in to the Magpie army with game high- 31 disposals, 11 score involvements, with 2 goals and 11 contested possessions.

The Hawks had a brilliant spread through the midfield, with plenty of their stars stepping up. Dylan Moore continued his quest for an All-Australian jacket, having 27 disposals, 9 inside 50s (team high), 13 contested (equal team high) and 10 score involvements.

Connor Nash impressed with 29 disposals, 8 tackles, 8 clearances (game high), 13 contested (equal game high) and 8 inside 50s.

Connor MacDonald played a critical role with 4 goals from 14 disposals, laying 5 tackles and having 8 score involvements.

Adam Treloar was the standout player on the ground and will certainly pick up the 3 votes with his 31 disposal (game high) and 3 goal performance. Treloar laid 8 tackles, had 9 score involvements and 6 clearances.

Ed Richards move to the midfield has been a massive weapon for the Bulldogs, picking up 29 disposals, 14 contested, kicking 2 goals leading all players for clearances (9).

Jamarra Ugle- Hagan was sensational for the second week in a row with another bag of 4 goals and 9 of his 18 disposals leading to scores.

Rory Lobb played his best game as a defender, taking 9 marks and having 21 disposals in an inspired positional move. Lobb led all players for intercept possessions (14) and intercept marks (6).

Brownlow Medallist- Ollie Wines was brilliant in the Power win against the Tigers, having a game high- 31 disposals, taking 8 marks and leading all Port Adelaide players for contested possessions with 14.

Charlie Dixon had his best scoreboard return of 2024 with 4 goals 2 and taking a game high-5 marks inside 50 and 5 contested marks.

Connor Rozee led from the front with 24 disposals, 7 clearances, 13 contested, 7 inside 50s and 2 goals.

Hugh McCluggage was the clear best player on the ground, with 26 disposals and booting 3 goals, including back-to-back goals that put the Lions back in front and lifting them towards a victory.

Cam Rayner’s impact was massive from only 20 disposals, having 7 inside 50s, 6 clearances, 2 goals, 2 goal assists and breaking plenty of the Swan’s tackles.

Dayne Zorko was the architect from the backline, leading all players for disposals (29), meters gained (627), marks (12) and rebound 50s (7).

The Dockers on-ball trio dominated the Melbourne midfield at stoppages and led them to a huge 50-point victory. Andrew Brayshaw had the ball on a string, winning a game high- 41 disposals to go with 13 contested and 6 inside 50s.

Caleb Serong excelled in all areas of the game, with 36 disposals, 7 clearances, game high- 15 contested possessions and kicking a goal.

Hayden Young’s move to the midfield has him in All-Australian calculations, with 28 disposals, game high- 8 clearances, 593 meters gained, 11 inside 50s and 3 goal assists.

Plenty of Dockers hit the scoreboard, but Josh Treacy’s impact was felt with 3 goals, 12 marks, 18 disposals and 2 goal assists.

Charlie Curnow was predictably dominant against the Kangaroos, booting 4 goals to secure a lead for a 3rd straight Coleman Medal. Curnow finished with 15 disposals, 9 marks and 8 score involvements.

The Kangaroos did well to come within 19-points of the second placed Blues. Harry Sheezelwas a big reason for this, with the second-year star leading all players for disposals with 35, and kicking 2 goals.

Patrick Cripps was once again the Blues best in the midfield and will likely poll and push himself further atop the Brownlow Leaderboard. The Carlton captain had a game high- 14 contested and 9 clearances from his 29 disposals.

Gryan Miers was exceptional in the Cats win over the Pies, winning an equal team high- 27 disposals, 9 score involvements, equal team high- 12 contested and kicking a goal to continue his brilliant form this season.

Patrick Dangerfield made a massive impact with 10 inside 50s (game high), 639 meters gained (team high) and 6 clearances from just 22 disposals.

Breakout Cat- Max Holmes impressed once again with an equal team high- 27 disposals, taking 10 marks and making 511 meters for his side

James Sicily was the hero for the Hawks in a low scoring match, booting 3 goals in a move up front that inspired a massive upset and keeping them in the finals hunt.

Connor Nash was crucial in the midfield, winning a game high- 13 contested possessions and 10 clearances from his 21 disposals.

James Worpel won an equal game high- 24 disposals and a game high- 8 inside 50s in a low disposal match and should be rewarded by the umpires.

Errol Gulden leapfrogged up to second place on the Brownlow Leaderboard with another brilliant performance without Isaac Heeney to contend for his votes this round. The classy Swan looks the most likely to challenge Cripps with his consistent form and as a proven vote getter- polling 27 votes last season. Errol will poll either 2 or 3 against the Roos with 41 disposals, 13 contested, 15 inside 50s and 15 score involvements- all game highs.

Chad Warner was back to his best and will be entrenched in the top-10 of the Brownlow Leaderboard with his 31-disposal game, kicking 2 goals and being involved in 14 scores.

Tom Papley was brilliant with 4 goals from 19 disposals in one of his best games of the season.

Jamarra Ugle- Hagan stood up in a massive win for the Bulldogs, booting 4 goals and taking 6 marks to make up his 20 disposals. 13 of his 20 touches led to scores.

Bailey Dale has put his hand up for another All-Australian jacket with another standout game, winning a game high- 31 disposals at 80% efficiency, 638 meters gained, as well as 7 intercept possessions and a goal.

Despite the 14-point loss, Patrick Cripps tried his best to drag the Blues over the line and is likely to be rewarded by the umpires. The 2021 Brownlow Medallist had 28 disposals, game high- 15 contested and 11 clearances and booted 2 goals.

Rory Laird was a standout in the Crows victory, at his best winning plenty of the ball and putting on plenty of defensive pressure. Laird finished with a game high- 31 disposals and 13 tackles, to go with 11 contested and 7 clearances.

Skipper- Jordan Dawson impressed with 26 disposals, 9 tackles, 10 contested, 5 clearances and a team high- 562 meters gained.

Ben Keays battled hard with an equal game high- 16 contested possessions and 8 inside 50s, won 24 disposals, had 8 tackles and kicked a goal.

Nic Martin was brilliant in the Dons loss, booting 4 goals from 26 disposals, leading the match for score involvements with 9 and taking 9 marks.

Ed Langdon won a game high- 31 disposals and 13 contested possessions as well as a goal and taking 8 marks, working hard in the Demons upset victory.

With Christian Petracca out of the side, Trent Rivers has stepped up with increased responsibilities, winning 29 disposals, equal game high- 13 contested and a game high- 8 clearances.

Noah Anderson was once again in the Suns bests in a home game victory, picking up 29 disposals, a game high- 16 contested, 11 clearances, 8 inside 50s and kicking a goal, storming into the top-10 of the Brownlow Leaderboard.

Sam Flanders was brilliant in the midfield once again, winning a game high- 30 disposals and 11 score involvements which included a goal.

Zak Butters won a game high- 35 disposals, 8 score involvements and 554 meters gained, taking 12 marks and kicked a goal.

Toby Greene struck early and secured the win for the Giants with 4 goals from 17 disposals, with 10 score involvements- a performance we’re more used to seeing from the 2023 All-Australian captain.

Tom Green was at his best in the midfield, winning a game high- 37 disposals and 17 contested possessions as well as 7 tackles.

Lachie Whitfield continued his impressive season playing mostly off the back-half, winning 35 disposals, taking 12 marks and controlling the game for the Giants.

Lachie Neale has made a late run up the Brownlow leaderboard with back-to-back best on ground performances, kicking 2 goals and leading all players for disposals (34), contested possessions (19), clearances (13), score involvements (10) and tackles (9).

Hugh McCluggage was at his best with 32 disposals, 6 marks, 6 tackles, 10 contested, game high- 575 meters gained and a team high- 7 inside 50s.

Tim Kelly was brilliant in keeping the Eagles in striking distance of the top-4 Lions, winning 29 disposals, an equal game high- 7 inside 50s and kicking a goal.

Zach Merrett inspired a massive Essendon upset that proved they may be the real deal in season 2024, with the Bombers skipper picking up 30 disposals (equal team high), 10 contested, 15 score involvements (15) and kicking a goal to surge up the Brownlow leaderboard.

Jye Caldwell impressed again in the midfield with 30 disposals, a team high- 14 contested possessions and 8 clearances as well as kicking a goal. Should get the recognition this week in a Bombers victory.

Despite the 2-goal loss, Jack Crisp caught the eye with 3 goals in a row to go with 24 touches, 11 contested and 510 meters gained.

Harry Sheezel’s move to the midfield has been a massive success, with the Rising Star winner picking up 35 disposals and a goal as well as leading the match for contested possessions (14) and clearances (10).

Luke Davies- Uniacke continued his great form and is always a strong chance to poll in the rare Kangaroos victories. The classy midfielder had 30 disposals, 9 clearances, 12 contested and a goal.

Colby McKercher played the best game of his short career, leading the match for disposals with 37 and meters gained with 666.

Connor Rozee was sensational from the get-go, collecting 18 of his 36 disposals in the opening term. The Power skipper also picked up equal game high- 14 contested possessions, 7 inside 50s, 8 tackles and kicked a goal.

Zak Butters made maximum impact from his short amount of game time, having 33 disposals, 10 marks, 8 score involvments and a goal in 65% game time.

Mitch Georgiades had his best game in a long time, booting 5 goals and taking 9 marks.

Brownlow Medallist- Ollie Wines did well with 30 disposals, 12 contested possessions, game high- 9 clearances and 12 score involvements which included a goal.

Geelong gave Hawthorn a reality check with a 51-point win at home, with their stars playing up to their best standard once again.

Jeremy Cameron looked dangerous all match and finished on 19 disposals, 13 of which turned into scores- including 4 goals from his own boot.

Tom Stewart was back to his best with a game high- 26 disposals, taking 11 marks and being involved in 10 scores and still doing his work behind the ball with an equal game high- 8 intercept possessions.

Mitch Duncan impressed with 25 disposals, 10 marks and also doing his bit on the other end with an equal game high- 8 intercept possessions as well.

There was a plethora of players to pick from in this high scoring match, with stars winning plenty of the ball and kicking bags of goals.

Jesse Hogan was back to the form that saw him leading the Coleman Medal at the start of the season, booting 5 goals from 15 disposals, taking 9 marks with 6 of them coming from contested situations.

Tom Green was at his ball winning best with an equal game high- 33 touches to go with 14 contested, 6 clearances, 6 inside 50s and a goal.

Harry McKay was doing his bit up the other end with 5 goals after Charlie Curnow was being well held to 1 goal from 8 disposals.

Patrick Cripps tried his best to drag his side over the line with 33 disposals (equal game high), 21 contested (game high), 11 clearances (equal game high) and 2 goals.

Callan Ward booted 2 goals and had 12 contested possessions from his 30 disposals in a vintage display from the Giants veteran.

Andrew Brayshaw played one of his best games of the season, winning a game high- 35 disposals and an equal game high- 10 score involvements including a goal, as well as having 8 marks and 8 tackles.

Josh Treacy had a career best game with 5 goals from 16 disposals as well as taking 9 marks.

Hayden Young’s impressive season continues with a game high- 8 inside 50s and an equal game high- 10 score involvements from his 24 disposals, to go with his 7 tackles and 2 goals.

In a match where the Demons big names- Clayton Oliver, Max Gawn and Jack Viney- didn’t have a major impact on the match, it was their lesser lights that fired shots on their way to a 54-point win over West Coast.

Trent Rivers was the Demons leading ball getter with 29 touches, also winning the most clearances of any Melbourne player with 7 to go with 9 score involvements and 9 marks.

Jacob Van Rooyen played his best game of the season with an equal career high- 4 goals for the match as well as 9 marks, 14 disposals and a game high- 10 score involvements.

Caleb Windsor stood out in a match without many huge ball winners, picking up 25 disposals (2nd most on the ground) and 7 score involvements including a goal.

Jack Steele was crucial in the midfield in the Saints massive upset over the Swans, leading the match for contested possessions with 14, having an equal game high- 28 disposals as well as 7 tackles and 7 marks.

Mattaes Phillipou proved his worth to the side, picking up 26 disposals, game high- 7 inside 50s, 10 score involvements, 714 meters gained and kicking a goal.

Rowan Marshall stretched the Swans in defence and battled hard with Brodie Grundy to finish with 16 disposals, 7 marks, 20 hitouts and 2 goals.

Lachie Neale was at his very best against the Crows and proved why he has been a 2x Brownlow Medallist, picking up 36 disposals, 18 contested, 10 clearances- all of which are game highs- and 3 goals!

Josh Dunkley was brilliant as Neale’s partner in crime, picking up 35 disposals, 9 clearances, 14 contested and a goal.

Rory Laird was the best for the Crows in their narrow loss, having 27 disposals, 10 contested and 7 clearances.

Round 16 Brownlow Votes and Article

Three of the Lions on-ballers picked up their games after half time to inspire a Brisbane comeback, with Hugh McCluggage, Josh Dunkley and Lachie Neale all having 19 disposals each in the second half.

Hugh McCluggage had 28 disposals, 12 contested, 7 score involvements and kicked the winning goal. Josh Dunkley was his usual self through the middle with a game high- 32 disposals, 12 marks, 10 tackles, and team high- 14 contested possessions and 7 clearances.

Lachie Neale was busy with 29 touches, 9 marks, 12 contested and 6 clearances which ranked highly amongst the winning side.

Kysiaiah Pickett was the best for the Demons in a close loss with a 5-goal haul.

The Bulldogs didn’t have it all their way as they usually do against the Kangaroos, but Brownlow Medal fancy- Marcus Bontempelli was still doing as he pleased and is a lock for another 3-votes. The Doggies skipper had game high- 35 disposals, 11 clearances, 20 contested possessions, 7 inside 50s and 647 meters gained!

Harry Sheezel’s impact in the midfield has been immense this season, picking up 27 disposals, 5 clearances and kicking a goal.

Tom Liberatore is a chance to get in the votes with not many players having big disposal numbers. The Bulldogs barometer had 25 disposals (2nd highest of any Bulldog), 9 contested, kicked a goal and had 2 assists.

Caleb Serong was very busy early as the Dockers gave the Swans a much-needed wake up call, with the reigning Dockers Best and Fairest picking up 23 disposals, 12 contested, 1 goal and lead the game with 8 clearances and 9 score involvements.

Nick Blakey was providing plenty of dash from defence with game high- 32 disposals, 10 marks, 755 meters gained, 9 intercept possessions and a goal.

Luke Ryan was the leading disposal winner for the Dockers with 26, using the ball at 89% efficiency and took 8 marks.

Sam Flanders played an excellent game now that he’s in the midfield, picking up 33 disposals, 6 clearances, game high- 15 contested possessions and kicking a goal.

Noah Anderson was sensational with a game high- 39 disposals, 6 clearances, 13 contested possessions and 8 score involvements.

Despite the loss for the Pies, Nick Daicos is still a chance for the votes with 32 disposals, game high- 691 meters gained, 9 score involvements, 2 score involvements and 2 goals- one of which he had three disposals in the chain, sidestepped a Suns player and kicked truly.

Izak Rankine was back to his best in the Crows victory, picking up 27 disposals, game high- 6 clearances, 8 inside 50s, team high- 14 contested possessions and kicking 2 goals. Could be the key to a few more Adelaide victories and shake up the top-8.

Ben Keays got very involved forward of centre with a game high- 10 score involvements which included 2 goals. Keays had a well-rounded match with 21 touches, 8 tackles (game high), 11 contested possessions (ranked 3rd of all Adelaide players).

Despite the loss to the Giants, Lachie Whitfield’s impact on the match was immense, leading the match with 41 disposals and 12 marks as well as 564 meters gained.

Jack Bowes impressed in the Cats 45-point win against the Bombers, leading all Cats players with 26 disposals and 8 inside 50s to go with 7 tackles, 10 contested possessions and a goal.

Oliver Dempsey has put his hand up as one of the Rising Star favourites with another big performance, kicking 2 goals, 2 assists and having 7 inside 50s from his 25 disposals.

After a few big games in a row, Jye Caldwell gets in the votes for his individual efforts in a match with low disposal and goal tallies. Caldwell led all players for disposals (32), clearances (12), contested possessions (18) and tackles (12).

With Connor Rozee and Zak Butters both having quiet games in terms of disposals by their lofty standards, Jason Horne- Francis was the standout in the Power’s 2-point victory. The former no. 1 Draft Pick had a team high 28 disposals, with 10 of them contested as well as 1 goal and 9 score involvements.

Jack Sinclair was at his best in a close loss, leading the match for disposals (31), as well as having 8 intercept possessions and 10 marks.

Rowan Marshall had a big impact in the forward half with 3 goals to go with his 18 disposals, 10 hitouts, 9 marks and 7 score involvements.

Patrick Cripps has jumped up to become the leader of the Brownlow Medal Leaderboard with a captain’s knock against one of the Blues biggest rivals in Richmond. The 2021 Brownlow Medallist was a standout with 40 disposals, 17 contested, 14 clearances, 9 inside 50s and a goal! With less players stealing his votes than Isaac Heeney (with Errol Gulden, Chad Warner, Brodie Grundy etc.) and as a proven vote getter (career high Brownlow tallies of 29, 26 and 20 votes), Cripps is a great back at this stage of the season.

Sam Walsh is Crippa’s only teammate that may steal votes on a weekly basis, however, in this case he is a strong chance for the 2 votes. Walsh picked up 26 disposals, had 10 tackles, 11 score involvements and kicked 2 goals.

Orazio Fantasia played his best game in the navy blue, booting a game high- 4 goals from 13 disposals.

The Hawks on-ballers took full control of the match against the Eagles, and it will be a toss up between who will get the major or minor votes.

Jai Newcombe was brilliant on the inside for the Hawks, leading the charge with a game high- 33 disposals, 8 inside 50s and 15 contested possessions

2019 Best and Fairest- James Worpel was at his in and under best, collecting game high 11 clearances, 11 score involvements as well as 28 disposals and 14 contested.

Dylan Moore continued his strong form that could see him pick up an All-Australian blazer at the end of the year with another eye-catching game that saw him have 29 disposals, 2 goals and 12 marks.

Patrick Cripps leap frogged Nick Daicos into second place on the leaderboard with a quintessential Captain’s knock, having a game high- 41 disposals, 14 clearances to go with 18 contested possessions.

Sam Walsh was busy as always, with 33 disposals, 9 clearances, game high- 8 inside 50s, 640 meters gained and a goal.

Charlie Curnow feasted out on the Cats once again with a bag of 5 goals that has given him a healthy lead in the Coleman Medal race.

Tom De Koning’s brilliant form has stayed strong as ever, with 25 disposals, 7 clearances, 6 tackles, 34 hitouts, game high- 20 contested and a direct goal kicked on his brother.

It was vintage Lachie Neale through the middle for the Lions, with the 2x Brownlow Medallist winning a game high- 37 disposals, 10 clearances and 18 contested possessions, with his disposals making an impact with 11 score involvements.

Eric Hipwood was damaging in the front half with 3 goals from 16 disposals and took 10 marks.

Oscar McInerney booted a career high- 3 goals in a monster performance in the ruck, winning 31 hitouts, 8 clearances, 15 contested and 18 disposals for the match.

Errol Gulden shot up the Brownlow leaderboard after winning his third straight Brett Kirk medal, picking up a game high- 41 disposals, taking 12 marks, and making a game high- 973 meters for his side as well as kicking a goal. As a proven vote getter, placing 4th in last seasons Brownlow count, he could easily outpoll current favourite Isaac Heeney.

James Rowbottom played the best game of his career, winning 32 disposals, game high- 11 clearances and 20 contested possessions. He should get the recognition he deserves this round after going under the radar as a role player for majority of his games.

Brodie Grundy continued his brilliant form with 28 touches, 31 hitouts and 4 clearances from the ruck.

Tom Green was the best for the losing Giants, picking up 35 disposals, 8 marks, and a team high- 15 contested possessions.

With Christian Petracca out of the side, Jack Viney stepped up in the middle with a team high- 25 disposals, doing plenty of heavy lifting with game high- 12 clearances and 19 contested possessions.

Luke Davies- Uniacke was sensational once again as the Kangaroos got close to the Demons, winning 8 clearances from his game high- 31 disposals as well as kicking a goal.

Harry Sheezel continues to excel in his move up the ground, kicking 2 goals and making a game high- 624 meters from 27 disposals.

Zach Merrett looms a dark horse in this years Brownlow race, with the Bombers skipper having 28 disposals with great effect (89% efficiency), having 5 direct goal assists and booting a goal of his own.

Jake Stringer’s full preseason has paid off, with the powerful forward booting 5 goals from 20 disposals and taking 10 marks.

Sam Durham was crucial through the middle with a game high- 29 disposals and 10 inside 50s to go with 5 clearances and game high- 13 contested possessions.

Hayden Young was a revelation in the front half of the ground after starting his career as a defender, booting 3 goals from 24 disposals and being involved in a game high- 12 score involvements.

Andrew Brayshaw was at his ball hunting best with a team high- 32 disposals, with 14 contested possessions, 10 score involvements, laying 8 tackles and kicking a goal.

Caleb Serong partnered well with Brayshaw, having 29 disposals, 7 tackles and 14 contested as well.

Sam Darcy played his best individual game of the season, posting 20 disposals, 39 hitouts, game high- 12 clearances and kicking a goal and doing majority of the work in the ruck.

Dayne Zorko seems to be getting better with age, with the 5 x Best and Fairest picking up a team high- 30 disposals and game high- 13 intercept possessions and 755 meters gained, making an impact forward of center with 9 of his disposals leading to scores.

Joe Daniher seemed to do as he pleased, booting 5 goals in the Lions 20-point win, taking 12 marks on his way to 20 disposals- big numbers for a key forward.

The pick of the midfielders for the Lions was the highly touted Hugh McCluggage who had 26 disposals (the second most of any Brisbane player), kicking 2 goals and being involved in a game high- 12 scores.

Marcus Bontempelli may have fallen short of a Brownlow on multiple occasions, but he was still able to solidify his status as the best player in the game with this weekendsperformances. Coming off a week with no training due to the flu, the Bont came out and had 30 disposals, 8 inside 50s and 3 goals to lock in another 3 votes.

Tom Liberatore was back to his old tricks with 28 tough disposals that involved game highs in contested possessions (15) and clearances (10)

Recruit- Lachlan Bramble has been a welcome addition from the Hawks and played brilliantly with 30 disposals, 662 meters gained and kicking a goal.

Reigning Best and Fairest- Will Day was once again crucial to the Hawks victory, with the silky midfielder making maximum damage from his 20 disposals with 5 inside 50s and working back hard in defence for his side.

James Sicily led from the front with a team high and equal game high- 33 disposals to go with a game high- 10 intercept possessions, 881 meters gained and 15 marks.

Jai Newcombe continues his consistent form this season with 26 disposals – the most of any Hawks midfielder, a team high- 12 contested possessions, game high- 11 score involvements and a goal.

Mabior Chol’s presence was important against his old side, booting 4 goals- the most of any player on the ground.

It was the Joel Amarty Party at Adelaide Oval, with the young forward getting ahold of the Crows backline in a matter of moments on his way to booting a career high-9 goal. Capable of a couple of brilliant marks and goals a game, Amarty was able to string it all together to kick a bag of goals we haven’t seen from a Swan since peak Buddy Franklin.

The Sydney followers all stood out once again, making it very hard to separate them.

Brodie Grundy dominated the ruck dual and put his hand up for All-Australian honours with 31 disposals, 24 contested, 9 clearances and 49 hit outs.

Errol Gulden had the ball on a string with game high- 35 touches and 12 inside 50s to go with his 10 clearances and 10 score involvements

Brownlow fancy Isaac Heeney has been squeezed down to 1 potential vote despite having 29 disposals, 2 goals and game high- 11 score involvements.

Bobby Hill turned it on when the game needed to be won, with the Norm Smith Medallist booting 3 of his 5 goals for the night in the last quarter during the Magpies magnificent 54- point comeback. Hill also took a Mark of the Year contender for good measure, assuring the umpires noticed his performance.

Nick Daicos was again one of the most important midfielders for the Magpies, leading his side with 29 disposals, 18 contested possessions, 6 clearances, 10 score involvements and 2 goals.

North Melbourne duo Wardlaw and Luke Davies- Uniacke were vital to the North Melbourne season high- score of 118 points and almost the upset of the year. Davies- Uniacke had a game high- 31 disposals, 16 contested, 7 clearances and 8 inside 50s. Meanwhile, young Wardlaw had 30 disposals, 6 clearances, 10 score involvements and a goal.

Josh Kelly playing at his best makes the Giants a much better side, with the All-Australian having 27 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 9 score involvements and a goal as well as team high- 640 meters gained.

Tom Green was the leading disposal winner for the winning Giants, picking up 30 disposals, 11 contested. In a low scoring and low disposal match, this might be all that is required to get the attention from the umps.

Dan Houston led all comers for disposals with 35 and made more meters than any player on the ground with 792 to go with 7 inside 50s and 5 intercept possessions in a well balanced game.

Jayden Short was one of the best for the Tigers in their upset victory over the Crows at Adelaide Oval, picking up a team high- 31 disposals, making a game high- 704 meters gained as well as taking 8 marks.

Liam Baker proved his worth as a key contributor to Richmond, with 24 disposals, 6 clearances, a game high- 7 inside 50s and kicking a goal.

Despite the Adelaide loss, Crows skipper- Jordan Dawson was one of the better players on the ground, having a game high- 32 disposals and 9 score involvements as well as 8 tackles and 2 goal assists.

Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis was crucial in the ruck with 43 hitouts, 7 tackles and 10 of his 13 disposals being contested.

2-time Brownlow Medallist- Lachie Neale was at his very best after a slow start to the year by his lofty standards, having 38 disposals (game high), 10 clearances (game high), 14 contested possessions, used the ball at 84% efficiency and kicking 2 goals.

Eric Hipwood played his best game of the year, booting 6 goals from 20 disposals and taking 13 marks. It would have been a certain 3 vote performance if not for the brilliant game from Neale.

Josh Dunkley’s work through the midfield was important with 24 touches, 1 goal, 2 assistsand 12 contested possessions.

Will Day was the leading disposal, contested possessions and tackle winner for the victorious Hawks with 26, 12 and 10 respectively.

Lachie Whitfield was brilliant with game high- 30 disposals, 12 marks and 643 meters gained.

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Nick Larkey stepped up in the Kangaroos first win of the season, booting 5 goals from 15 disposals and doing plenty of work at ground level that will surely catch the umpire’s eye.

Jy Simpkin put in a captain’s performance with 2 goals including the match winner as he willed the Kangaroos over the line. The star midfielder had 28 disposals, 12 contested, 7 tackles and 7 inside 50s.

In what has been a consistent season for Harry Sheezel, he will finally be rewarded in the Brownlow votes. Sheezel was important in the front half with 4 direct goal assists and a goal from his 30 disposals.

Jack Sinclair stood up for the Saints in a much-needed win, with the 2x All Australian having a team high- 31 disposals, game high- 703 meters gained as well as 9 intercept possessions and 7 marks.

Rowan Marshall finds himself in the votes again with midfield like numbers from the ruck, with 19 disposals, game high- 7 clearances and 13 contested possessions to go with 24 hitouts.

In a low scoring game where goals were hard to come by, Dan Butler stood out with a game high- 3 from 11 disposals.

Tough game to allocate votes with the spread of brilliant Swans performances. Errol Gulden gets top marks with a game high- 37 disposals – 11 more than the next best player- 733 meters gained, 15 score involvements which included 3 assists and one of the goals of the night.

Brodie Grundy’s work in the ruck can’t go unrecognised with 21 contested possessions (game high), 11 score involvements as well as 34 hitouts and 2 contested marks.

Chad Warner and Isaac Heeney are unlucky to not get more votes for their individual efforts. Warner had 26 impactful disposals with 653 meters gained, game high- 8 inside 50s and 2 brilliant goals.

Meanwhile, Brownlow Medal leader- Isaac Heeney was fantastic with 26 touches, 12 contested, 5 clearances and back-to-back goals that dragged Sydney back into the game. The Swans stealing votes off each other may cost one of these three midfielders a Brownlow Medal this season- especially with numerous players- Patrick Cripps, Zach Merrett, Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos – all dominating as the best midfielders for their respective sides.

Tom De Koning played the best game of his career with big numbers in a low disposal match. The talented ruckman had 24 disposals (team high), 11 clearances (game high), 17 contested (game high), 7 inside 50s (team high) as well as 19 hitouts.

Elijah Hollands played an important role with 3 goals from 19 disposals as well as taking 7 marks.

Nic Martin almost dragged the inaccurate Bombers over the line with a game high- 26 disposals and 2 goals, but didn’t have enough helpers.

Jack Crisp walked away with the King’s Birthday Medal as the best on ground in their 38-point win against Melbourne, having 27 disposals, 6 clearances, 11 contested and a game high- 9 inside 50s.

Josh Daicos was the main danger of taking the medal off Crisp and will be the most likely to poll the 2 votes with game high- 34 disposals, 10 marks, 6 clearances and a team high- 12 contested possessions.

Jeremy Howe excelled in defence for the Pies with a team high- 8 intercept possessions, game high- 11 rebound 50s as well as 24 disposals for the winning side.

Patrick Cripps saved his best for last, with a herculean final term to drag the Blues over the line with two goals in a matter of minutes. The Carlton skipper has shot up the Brownlow leaderboard after finishing with 22 disposals, 2 goals and a game high- 11 score involvements.

The only reason Cripps isn’t further up the top of the Brownlow leaderboard is his partner in crime- Sam Walsh- who has been excelling in all facets of the game week in, week out. Walsh finished with game highs for disposals (34), inside 50s (9) and contested possessions (15) as well as 8 clearances.

Tom De Koning’s brilliance as the solo ruckman may change the Blues structure for the rest of the season. The highly touted tall finished with 18 disposals, 6 tackles, equal team high- 8 clearances, 28 hitouts and a goal.

The Dogs got the job done against a depleted Collingwood side, all thanks to inspirational skipper- Marcus Bontempelli who stuffed the stats sheet once again. The Bont dominated with 38 disposals, 9 tackles, 10 clearances, 16 contested and 2 goals including one eye-catching kick on the run.

Adam Treloar has put his name up for his first All-Australian jacket with another sensational game that garnered 37 disposals, 21 contested, 9 inside 50s, 11 clearances, 687 meters gained and a goal- a stat line that would secure 3 votes in just about any other game.

Nick Daicos is stiff as well to get in the minor votes considering his stats on the weekend. Daicos broke the Collingwood record for contested possessions (27) and clearances (16) as well as 32 disposals and 2 goals in a loss.

Hawks vice-captain Dylan Moore was a standout with 5 goals, 2 goal assists and 27 disposals in a career best game.

Jai Newcombe was doing his best work on the inside with a game high- 9 clearances and team high- 14 contested from his 27 disposals.

Premiership Magpie and controversial forward- Jack Ginnivan was electric against the Cromwith 22 disposals and 2 goals to go with his game high- 8 inside 50s.

Mason Wood had his best game of the season with 4 goals, 22 disposals, 8 marks and a game high 131 AFL Fantasy points.

Elliot Yeo stood out for the losing side in match that didn’t have many big performers. Yeo picked up a game high- 27 disposals, 8 clearances, 14 contested and had a hand in 2 direct goal assists.

Rowan Marshall bounced back after being given a bath by Max Gawn last week. Marshall finished with 18 disposals, 41 hitouts, 8 clearances, 11 contested- which included 3 contested marks.

Plenty of Geelong players picked up plenty of the footy against a struggling Richmond side. Max Holmes continued his breakout season form with an equal team high- 29 disposals, game high- 667 meters gained to go with 8 inside 50s, 8 score involvments, 13 contested possessions and a goal.

Oliver Dempsey played the best game of his career with 27 disposals and booting 3 goals as well as 13 contested possessions.

Jack Bowes was one of the best performers through the middle with an equal game high- 29 disposals, 11 inside 50s and ranking highly for clearances (9) and contested possessions (15) as well as kicking a goal.

Mitch Duncan was typically classy with 27 disposals, 8 marks and kicking a goal and being involved in 7 scores.

Jordan Clark has strung together some brilliant games in the last three weeks, and topped it off in the Dockers massive pile on against the Demons. The ex-Cat had a game high- 36 disposals, taking 15 marks and kicking a goal.

Caleb Serong was the pick of the inside mids with 8 clearances and 14 contested possessions – both match highs- from his 27 disposals and hit the scoreboard with a goal.

Andrew Brayshaw was also influential through the middle with 8 clearances- 6 coming from the centre- from his 25 disposals.

Jye Amiss had his kicking boots on with 4 goals straight after being publicly critised for his wasteful goal kicking.

Noah Anderson has shot to the pointy end of the Brownlow leaderboard with another eye-catching performance in a Suns home win. Anderson was leading many of the key categories for midfielders with 33 disposals (equal game high), 8 clearances (equal game high), 17 contested possessions (game high).

Ben Long did his role well up forward with 4 goals from 13 disposals and was involved in 7 scores.

Matt Rowell and Touk Miller are once again the likely contenders for the minor votes as the key midfielders. Miller had 28 disposals, 10 contested, 6 clearances and a goal, whilst Rowell had 26 touches, 13 contested, 8 clearances and 8 score involvements.

Chad Warner’s Brownlow stocks have risen in the past fortnight with another big game in the midfield and hitting the scoreboard. Warner had 25 disposals, kicked 4 goals and handed off 3 others.

Errol Gulden was brilliant in the midfield with an equal team high- 25 disposals, laying 7 tackles, having a team high- 9 intercept possessions and kicking a goal.

Brodie Grundy dominated the battle with reigning All-Australian ruckman- Tim English, with 15 disposals, 7 tackles, 46 hitouts, 7 clearances and a team high- 12 contested possessions.

Nick Daicos has stormed up the Brownlow leaderboard and looks a really solid option considering the Swans midfield have been stealing votes off one another. Daicos was once again the best player for the Pies with game high- 35 disposals, 10 clearances, 19 contested, 9 inside 50s and 8 score involvements!

Andrew Brayshaw made a major impact with 31 disposals, 7 of which led to scores including a goal.

Jordan Clark was brilliant with an equal game high- 35 disposals, game high- 10 interceptpossessions and taking 8 marks.

Todd Marshall cashed in against the North Melbourne poor defence for his best game of the season with a bag of 5 goals from 13 disposals.

2021 Brownlow Medallist- Ollie Wines kicked 2 goals from his 26 disposals as well as 6 clearances and an equal game high- 9 score involvements.

Former Roo- Jason Horne- Francis made his old club envious with a brilliant midfield performance that consisted of 24 disposals, 13 contested and a game high- 10 clearances and a goal.

It was a quintessential Patrick Cripps performance in the Blues victory, with the skipper and former Brownlow Medalist picking up 31 disposals and leading the match for clearances (13)and contested possessions (16) as well as 11 score involvements and a goal.

Sam Walsh was doing plenty of work on the outside, reaching game highs with 32 disposals, 7 inside 50s and 517 meters gained.

Tom De Koning relished the role as a solo ruck, having 25 disposals, 10 clearances, 15 contested possessions and 27 hitouts.

Back-to-back Coleman Medalist- Charlie Curnow is now leading the charge for a third straight medal with a 4-goal performance.

Jake Riccardi kicked 4 goals as the Giants upset the Cats at home, with the tall forward getting ahold of the Geelong brilliant defence.

Toby Greene was back to his best with 24 disposals and 2 goals as well as 7 marks and 9 score involvments.

Max Holmes was the best for the Cats in their narrow loss, with a game high- 32 disposals, 5 clearances, 14 contested possessions and a goal.

Kieren Briggs was dominant in the ruck with 23 disposals, game high- 8 clearances and 44 hitouts.

Jordan Ridley’s return game was a beauty for the Dons in the Dreamtime at the ‘G victory, picking up 31 disposals, 12 marks, game high- 14 intercept possessions and 759 meters gained on his way to the best on ground medal.

Zach Merrett was once again the best midfielder in the Bombers victory and is surging up the Brownlow leaderboard with 31 disposals, 7 score involvements and came second in the voting for the Yiooken Trophy Voting.

It was a vintage Dustin Martin performance against his favourite side to play against, booting 3 goals including an brilliant snap from the boundary 40 meters out and had 23 disposals.

Jack Gunston played his best game of the season with 4 goals and 7 marks, looking a real chance to secure the 3 votes against his former side.

James Worpel was the pick of the midfielders with 28 disposals, leading the Hawks for clearances (9), inside 50s (8) and contested possessions (13) as well as 2 goal assists.

Reigning Best and Fairest winner Will Day was brilliant with 26 disposals at 89% efficiency, 10 contested and a team high- 9 score involvements and a goal.

Max Gawn was at his very best in a vintage performance in the ruck, with 27 disposals, game high- 10 clearances, 18 contested, 10 score involvements, 34 hitouts, 3 contested marks, a goal and had 8 frees for.

Christian Petracca played a massive role for the Demons, having 24 disposals, 2 goals, 12 contested and 9 score involvements.

Christian Salem was the leading disposal winner for Melbourne with 32 disposals, game high- 14 marks as well as 572 meters gained.

All Australian full back- Steven May- was brilliant with 25 disposals, team high- 587 meters gained as well as 11 intercept possessions and kicked a rare goal.

Jordan Dawson is definitely back to his All-Australian best form with 32 disposals, game high- 673 meters gained, 9 inside 50s, 11 score involvements and kicking 2 goals.

Lachie Sholl dominated with a game high- 34 disposals, having 9 marks, 8 score involvements and 11 contested possessions.

Rory Laird was brilliant in midfield leading all players for clearances (10), contested possessions (13) and had 8 inside 50s from his 31 disposals.

Gold Coast made the most of their advantage up at Darwin, destroying the Geelong and plenty of Suns players cashing in with big bags of goals and career best numbers.

Noah Anderson had the ball on a string with a career best- 42 disposals and game high- 15 score involvements which included 2 goals of his own and made 697 meters for his side.

Suns star midfielder- Matt Rowell also posted career best disposal numbers with 35 touchesin typically tough fashion with 13 contested possessions and 8 clearances. Rowell’s game was well balanced with 7 inside 50s and 11 score involvements which included a goal and 3 direct assists.

Jack Lukosius’ strong form at Darwin continued, kicking 5 goals for the third time in his last four matches at the venue. The smooth moving swingman got heavily involved with 16 disposals and 5 goal assists.

After a slow opening 10 mins, the Swans switched into gear with Chad Warner turning on the turbo to burst past the Blues midfield and his way to 28 disposals (equal team high), 3 goals, 3 goal assists, 9 bounces and 14 score involvements.

Isaac Heeney is a strong chance to poll in all of the Swans 10 wins to start the season and hold a commanding lead in the Brownlow. Heeney just doesn’t miss, with 24 disposals, 8 tackles, 5 clearances and 3 goals.

After polling 27 votes in the Brownlow last season, Errol Gulden has plenty more competition for votes in the Swans midfield in 2024, but his form hasn’t wavered. Equal team high- 28 disposals, 10 marks, 721 meters gained and 8 inside 50s for the reigning Swans Best and Fairest.

Ace midfielder Nick Daicos was in scintillating form against the Crom, picking up a game high- 41 disposals, 14 clearances and 22 contested possessions. Daicos has had a meteoric rise up the Brownlow leaderboard and looks the best chance to threatening Isaac Heeney with his consistency and the Magpies winning form.

Scott Pendlebury was brilliant once again with 30 disposals, 12 contested, 8 score involvements and 2 goals.

Izak Rankine was the best for the Crows in their narrow loss, with a career best- 30 disposalsand 16 contested possessions as well as 8 inside 50s, 8 clearances, 699 meters gained and a goal.

Jordan DeGoey’s impact was felt with 26 disposals, 2 goal assists and 2 goals including the match winner for the Pies.

Ed Richards move to the midfield has been a success so far, having 27 disposals, game high- 10 clearances, 9 inside 50s to go with 12 contested possessions and 673 meters gained.

The Bulldogs most consistent player this season has definitely been Adam Treloar, who picked up 35 disposals for the second week running and had a game high- 23 disposals, 9 score involvements and 10 intercept possessions.

In a match with low disposal numbers and a spread of goalkickers, Jack Macrae gets the nod for the minor votes, ranking second amongst the Bulldogs players for clearances (7) and contested possessions (12) from his 23 disposals.

Caleb Serong’s elite consistency makes him a genuine Brownlow threat! Rarely playing a poor game, Serong is in the votes in almost all of the Docker’s victories and this week is no exception with 30 disposals, 9 clearances. 14 contested and 8 score involvements.

Luke Jackson was dominant in the ruck with 25 disposals, game high- 10 clearances and 21 contested possessions to go with 39 hitouts and 6 tackles.

Jordan Clark had a brilliant all-round match, with 29 disposals, 8 tackles, 8 marks, 5 inside 50s and a game high- 723 meters gained.

Richmond put in another luke-warm performance and had Buckley’s chance at winning afterthe Lions shredded them in the opening term 46-5. Lachie Neale was back to his Brownlow winning best with a game high- 36 disposal, 9 inside 50s, 11 score involvements and 6 goal assists.

Dayne Zorko had a stellar performance with 35 disposals, 9 score involvements and a game high- 15 marks.

Kai Lohmann kicked a career high- 5 goals and had 7 marks, using the ball at 93% efficiency from his 14 disposals.

Charlie Cameron was on fire with 5 goals with bananas and burst runs, however, he cashed in when most of the damage was done.

Joe Daniher was roaming up the ground and damaging close to goal with 20 disposals, 3 goals, 2 assists and 11 marks.

Nic Martin led the Bombers with 27 disposals, and an equal team high- 9 marks in typically classy fashion.

Peter Wright stood out up forward, kicking a bag of 4 goals against the Roos poor defence, taking 9 marks, a team high- 6 inside 50s and 9 score involvements.

Jye Caldwell impressed in the midfield with 25 disposals, having a game high- 9 clearances, equal game high- 9 score involvements as well as 10 contested possessions.

Jason Horne- Francis was brilliant through the midfield, picking up 27 disposals, 6 clearances, 2 goals and leading all players for score involvements (10) and contested possessions (15).

Port Adelaide’s fourth quarter comeback was led by Zak Butters who had 17 touches, 7 contested, 5 clearances and 5 inside 50s in the final term alone. His 32 disposals and 8 clearances were the most of any player on the ground.

Dan Houston made a huge impact with his 22 disposals, booting 3 goals and leading the match for tackles (10) and marks (8).

Blake Hardwick looked a lock for best on ground honours early in the match with 4 goals in the opening term. The move forward has been a success, with the former back-pocket finishing with 23 disposals, 5 goals and 2 goal assists.

The much-hyped number 1 draft pick- Harley Reid put on a show in front of his home crowd, having 7 clearances from his 21 disposals (at 90% efficiency) as well as a game high- 10 score involvements and 2 brilliant goals in an eye-catching display.

Jake Waterman shot up to the equal leader in the Coleman Medal race with another 5-goal haul, taking 13 marks (5 contested) on his way to 17 disposals for the match.

Reigning Best and Fairest- Tim Kelly had one of his best games of the season, picking up 30 disposals, team high- 14 contested and 8 clearances and impacted forward of centre with 4 direct goal assists.

Patrick Cripps had a quintessential captain’s performance on the big Thursday night stage, picking up game high 35 disposals, 19 contested, 7 clearances and kicking a goal showcasing his brute strength. He looked an early lock for the 3 votes with the Blues up by a fair margin in the first half. Enter Christian Petracca.

Melbourne’s forward line was lacking until Christian Petracca made a spark up front, finishing with career high- 5 goals from 21 disposals, also laying 7 tackles and having a game high- 10 score involvements.

Sam Walsh was brilliant once again through the midfield, picking up 34 disposals, laying 11 tackles and having 12 contested possessions.

The Power midfield were brilliant without Connor Rozee, with their stars all stepping up and being the best players on the ground.

Zak Butters picked up a game high- 34 disposals as well as 15 contested possessions, 7 clearances and 9 marks.

Jason Horne- Francis made an impact from his 26 disposals, having 7 clearances, 12 contested, 6 inside 50s and kicking a goal.

Ollie Wines was back to his Brownlow medal winning best- with a game high- 11 score involvments, 15 contested, 9 clearances from his 33 disposals as well as a goal and 7 tackles.

Isaac Heeney’s sensational Brownlow favourite form has continued on, with another close to best on ground performance that should definitely get a look in from the umpires for the eighth time this season. The classy Swan had an equal team high- 28 disposals to go with a game high- 8 clearances and 13 contested possessions.

Chad Warner kicked 2 brilliant goals from his 23 disposals in an eye-catching performance.

Will Hayward’s stocks continue to rise after a 4-goal showing in a low scoring affair.

Jai Newcombe was the best of the Hawks midfielders in an upset over the Saints, having a team high- 8 clearances and 17 contested possessions from his 31 disposals, as well as laying 7 tackles in a complete performance.

Rowan Marshall did just about everything he could in the ruck, stacking the stats sheet with 28 disposals, 12 clearances (game high), 23 contested possessions (game high), 8 inside 50s (game high), 11 tackles and 35 hitouts.

Karl Amon was classy as always with an equal game high- 31 disposals and game high- 711 meters gained.

Saint’s skipper- Jack Steele picked up 30 disposals and laid a game high- 13 tackles as he tried to will St Kilda over the line. Steele had 6 score involvements (team high) and 12 contested possessions.

Kyle Langford was the difference between the two sides, with the classy mid-sized forward booting 4 goals from 14 disposals.

Nic Martin’s impact wasn’t missed, picking up a team high- 31 disposals, taking 10 marks and being involved in 7 scores.

Sam Durham continues his brilliant season as a full-time midfielder, leading the match for score involvements (8) and inside 50s (8), as well as having 25 disposals and winning 5 clearances.

Plenty of Bulldogs cashed in against the lowly Tigers, with plenty of forwards making the most of their chances and mids picking up plenty of disposals.

Adam Treloar stood out with 41 disposals, having 2 goal assists, 1 goal, 9 inside 50s and 12 contested possessions.

Aaron Naughton, James Harmes and Sam Darcy kicked 4 goals apiece, it will be very difficult to see who gets let out of the votes.

Marcus Bontempelli is usually a walk up start for the votes when he has a game like this- 32 disposals, 10 clearances (game high), 19 contested (game high), 14 score involvmments(equal game high), as well as 2 goals and 7 tackles.

Touk Miller and Sam Flanders were the best ball winners for the Suns in their 68-point win against the Kangaroos, picking up 29 disposals each. Miller gets the nod with a game high- 10 score involvements and a goal, therefore the skipper looks the most likely for the top marks.

Mac Andrew impressed with 9 intercept possessions and 3 contested marks on his way to 22 disposals, also marking 563 meters for his side.

Despite the massive loss, Luke Davies- Uniacke gets in the votes with his 35- disposal game, having 9 clearances, 17 contested possessions and kicking a goal.

Nick Daicos pushes himself up the Brownlow leaderboard with an almost certain 3-vote performance, and as a proven vote getter could be nudging closer to Heeney than most expect at this stage of the count. Daicos led the way with game highs in disposals (36), clearances (7), tackles (7) and contested possessions (17) as well as 9 score involvements and a goal.

Two-time Best and Fairest winner Jack Crisp played his best match of the season with 31 disposals, 12 contested, game high- 7 inside 50s, 8 score involvements and a goal.

Scott Pendlebury doesn’t pop up for Brownlow votes as often as he used to, but is a strong chance against the Eagles with 28 disposals at 90% efficiency, 5 clearances and 10 contested possessions for the veteran Pie.

Jordan Dawson gave his all in the draw with Brisbane, making a major impact from his 27-disposal match. Dawson had game high- 800 meters gained, 11 inside 50s, 10 score involvements as well as laying 7 tackles and 2 goal assists.

Hugh McCluggage was the best of the Lions midfielders with 31 disposals and 15 contested possessions- both game highs- to go with a goal.

Izak Rankine has locked in one of the pockets for the All-Australian team with another brilliant game, kicking 3 goals and assisting in 2 others from his 24 disposals.

Lions skipper- Harris Andrews was brilliant in defence, having 9 marks and 9 intercept possessions from his 17 disposals.

Jake Soligo won his first Showdown medal in what is turning into a breakout season for the young mid. Soligo polled perfect marks from the judges, with an equal game high- 28 disposals, 15 contested, 6 clearances and 10 tackles.

In another brilliant showing for the Crows forward, Izak Rankine booted 3 goals and had 2 assists from his 11 disposals.

Adelaide ball magnet- Matt Crouch impressed with 28 touches, 6 clearances and 8 score involvements.

Despite the loss for the Power, Zak Butters ranked second in the Showdown medal voting with 33 disposals, 16 contested, 9 inside 50s and 624 meters gained- all of which were game highs.

Nick Daicos reminded everyone why he’s the best young player in the competition, winning- 32 disposals, 15 contested, 7 inside 50s, 7 clearances and kicking 2 goals including the classy game winner that will go down in history for the Magpies as he sunk the Blues once again.

Jack Crisp played his best game of the season with a game high- 10 clearances and 17 contested possessions and 8 tackles.

Another young gun of the competition- Sam Walsh- was in line for best on ground with 33 disposals, 8 clearances and 14 contested possessions.

Errol Gulden won his second straight Brett Kirk Medal as best on ground in the Sydney Derby with his 29 disposal performances, looking clean with ball in hand on his way to 7 inside 50s, a game high- 765 meters gained and kicking a goal.

Chad Warner was brilliant early, fending off opponents and winning 28 disposals, an equal game high- 7 clearances and 8 score involvements as well as a goal.

Extending his lead on the Brownlow Medal Leaderboard, Isaac Heeney is yet to play a poor game this season. The Brownlow favourite had 26 disposals, equal game high- 7 clearances, game high- 18 contested possessions and kicked a classy goal to cap off the match.

Back-to-back Best and Fairest – Jack Sinclair was everywhere against the Kangaroos, winning a game high- 33 disposals and filling the stats sheet with 8 clearances, 15 contested, 9 marks, 7 tackles and kicking 2 goals in a complete performance.

Darcy Wilson is a chance to receive Brownlow votes for the first time in his short career, kicking 3 goals from 21 disposals and taking 8 marks.

Nasiah Wanganeen- Milera was back to his best that we saw early in the season, having 29 disposals and making 623 meters for his side and using the ball at an excellent 86% efficiency.

In tough conditions, Clayton Oliver picked up an equal game high- 31 disposals and a game high- 17 contested possessions. His disposal made an impact on the scoreboard, with an elite 8 score involvements.

Jake Lever was instrumental in keeping the Cats to 66 points, winning 24 disposals, 8 marks, having 7 score involvements and a game high- 12 intercept possessions.

Max Holmes was the best for the Cats in their narrow loss, being the first Geelong player this season to win 30+ disposals (31) and leading all players for meters gained (695) and taking 9 marks.

Demons forward Bayley Fritsch was crucial with 3 goals in a low scoring affair.

Zach Merrett was easily the best player on the ground with 29 disposals and 3 goals- a rare feat for Merrett who isn’t a noted goal kicker. If this form continues- Merrett could be in the box seat for a top-3 finish in the Brownlow, such is his influence on matches and the fact he is easily the Bombers best player.

Darcy Parish picked up a game high- 36 disposals, taking 11 marks, having 6 clearances and a game high- 147 AFL Fantasy Points.

Tim Kelly made an impact in the Eagles narrow loss, winning a team high- 29 disposals and game high- 9 clearances and 14 contested possessions as well as 2 goal assists.

Hayden Young picks up the 3 votes with some tough competition. In the Dockers biggest win at the MCG since 2015, Young- now relishing his time in the midfield- had 30 disposals, kicked 2 goals and led all players for contested possessions (14), clearances (8) and was the equal leader for inside 50s (7) and score involvements (11).

Caleb Serong was at his ball winning best with 38 disposals and 6 clearances, leading the inside 50s (7) and score involvements (11) alongside Young. Serong polled 24 votes last season despite the Dockers placing 14th. Should the Dockers continue to win matches, he looms a strong Brownlow chance.

All-Australian defender- Luke Ryan looks stiff to poll the minor vote, but such was the Dockers midfield dominance, it was hard to push him higher. Ryan finished with match highs for disposals (39), marks (15), meters gained (628) and intercept possessions (9).

The Hawks were able to upset to Bulldogs for the second year in a row and bounce back strongly after a poor showing in their last start. Dylan Moore impressed from his 24 disposals, with 4 goal assists, 1 goal, game high- 8 inside 50s and 8 marks.

Jarman Impey was the leading ball winner for the Hawks with 27 touches, 12 marks and 7 intercept possessions.

Despite the narrow loss, Marcus Bontempelli was amongst the best on the ground with 26 disposals, 2 goals, 7 clearances, 4 goal assists and a game high- 31.9 AFL Player Rating Points.

Dayne Zorko won his first Marcus Ascroft Medal as best on ground in a Q-Clash, winning a career high- 40 disposals and leading the match for marks (16), meters gained (852) and AFL Fantasy Points (184).

Lachie Neale was back to his best with 34 disposals, with 13 contested, 8 inside 50s, 9 marks, 8 tackles and 2 goal assists. The two-time Brownlow Medallist isn’t quite having the same calibre of season as he has previously, but is always a chance to poll when his disposal count goes north of 30.

Hugh McCluaggage was damaging with 32 disposals, leading the match for inside 50s (10), clearances (9) and contested possessions (14).

Ex- Bulldogs- Josh Dunkley did everything against the Suns highly touted midfield, winning 27 disposals, 11 marks, 8 tackles, 13 contested, game high- 10 score involvements and kicking a goal.

Round 7 Brownlow Votes and Article

Max Gawn stood out as the best player on the ground winning the Frank “Checker” Hughes Medal, accumulating 23 disposals, 10 marks (4 contested), 5 clearances, 26 hitouts, a game high- 16 contested possessions and a goal.

In an almost unwatchable game where not many midfielders stepped up for the entirety of the match, Jake Lever was the leading the disposal winner with 26, taking 10 marks and having a game high- 15 intercept possessions.

Trent Rivers had a game high- 560 meters gained and 12 marks on his was to 24 disposals- the second most of any player on the ground in the Melbourne 43-point win.

As was the case in the first ever ANZAC Day game in 1995, Essendon and Collingwood battled it out for a draw. Essendon Skipper- Zach Merrett kept them in the match and won his first ANZAC Day Medal with 31 disposals, 6 clearances, 10 score involvements and a game high- 9 tackles. Merrett’s Brownlow price is shortening by the week as the best midfielder in the well performing Bombers side.

Andrew McGrath picked up an equal game high- 31 disposals, as well as having 8 marks and 10 intercept possessions.

Big game player- Nick Daicos was the best for the Magpies with a team high- 27 disposals, leading the match for inside 50 (8) and meters gained (625) as well as kicking a goal.

Tom Green has bolted up the Brownlow Predictor and looks a great pick as the number 1 midfielder for the finals bound- Giants. Green was the best player in Canberra with a game high- 37 disposals, 17 contested possessions, 9 score involvements, also 7 clearances and a goal 1.

Finn Callaghan had his first 30+ disposal match of his career, making a game high- 614 meters from his 32 touches and made 6 inside 50s.

Kieren Briggs had a game high- 8 clearances and 8 inside 50s from his 16 disposals, also winning the hitout battle with 34.

Willem Drew won the best on ground medal with 23 disposals, 7 tackles and an equal game high- 11 contested possession.

Jase Burgoyne played the best game of his career, having an equal game high 27 disposals to go with 5 clearances, 8 marks, 7 score involvements and 11 contested.

Jack Sinclair was the best for the Saints in their 10-point loss, having a game high- 28 disposals and 665 meters as well as 11 contested, 7 intercepts and 7 score involvements.

Rory Laird played his best game of the year back in his role as an inside midfielder, having game highs for disposals (34), clearances (13), contested possessions (20) and score involvements (13) to go with a goal and 2 assists.

Live-wire forward- Izak Rankine was ciritcal to the Crows posting a big score, booting 4 goals from 17 disposals and impacting at the contest with 6 clearances.

Skipper Jordan Dawson is back to the form that saw him win All-Australian honours last season, collecting 27 disposals, 9 marks, 1 goal, 2 assists and game high- 769 meters gained and 12 inside 50s.

Jeremy Cameron’s class couldn’t be contained by the Blues backline, kicking 5 goals including the game sealing set shot late in the match. Cameron’s roaming around the ground led him to 17 disposals, 9 marks and 9 score involvements.

2021 Brownlow Medallist- Patrick Cripps was a bull in the middle, doing plenty of heavy lifting with 29 disposals, 8 clearances, 13 contested, game high- 8 inside 50s and kicking 2 goals. Cripps finds himself at the pointy end of the Brownlow Medal predictor, with his best games polling big votes.

Gryan Miers has continued his growth as one of the best half-forwards in the game, with 22 disposals, 6 tackles, 5 clearances, 2 goals and brilliant ball use inside 50.

It was a vintage performance from Nat Fyfe who won an equal career high- 37 disposals against an elite Bulldogs midfield. It wasn’t with the same pace and explosiveness that the 2x Brownlow Medallist had in his peak, but his ball winning and ability to put his teammates into space was exceptional, winning 18 contested, 7 clearances, 10 score involvements and kicking a goal.

Caleb Serong is another young gun that’s found themselves near the top of the Brownlow Predictor, having a Fremantle record- 17 clearances to go with 37 disposals and game high- 20 contested possessions. Fit the bill of previous Brownlow Medallists with his ability to consistently top the contested and clearance numbers.

Andrew Brayshaw was involved in a game high- 11 scores from his 30 disposals, and impacted from contest with 7 clearances.

Noah Anderson pushes up the Brownlow Predictor Leaderboard with a best on ground display of 33 disposals, 12 clearances, 19 contested possessions, 11 inside 50s, 2 goals.

Matt Rowell and Touk Miller were important through the midfield, with Miller picking up 27 disposals and laying 10 tackles, whilst Rowell kicked 2 goals and had 8 clearances from his 22 disposals.

Jarrod Witts played his best game of the season with 18 disposals, 10 clearances, 8 tackles, 46 hitouts, 2 goal assists and a goal.

Isaac Heeney extends his lead on the Brownlow Predictor and firms as the Brownlow Medal favourite with another classy display, kicking 3 impressive goals from his 21 disposals and 8 score involvements.

Nick Blakey picked up a game high- 30 disposals, 9 intercept possessions and an equal game high- 12 marks.

Ollie Florent booted a huge goal from his 28 disposals, and a game high- 697 meters gained to go with 7 score involvements and 7 intercepts.

Chad Warner had a big impact from his 22 disposals, leading the Swans for clearances (6) and contested possessions (14), as well as 8 tackles and a goal.

Cam Rayner had a major impact with his 25 disposals- 14 of which were contested, winning a game high 9 clearances, 10 inside 50s and having 2 goal assists.

Hugh McCluggage impressed with 23 touches, 2 goals and 6 clearances.

Lions ball magnet- Josh Dunkley was his sides leading disposal winner with 30 and also had 9 marks and 11 contested possessions.

Despite the 22-point loss, Max Gawn receives a vote for his huge performance in the ruck and one of the few Demons that stood up. The Melbourne skipper had 23 disposals (the equal most of any Demon), game high- 15 contested possessions, 51 hitouts, 8 clearances and a goal.

Essendon captain- Zach Merrett didn’t dominate the clearances or contested possession count as he normally does, but was still the most prolific Bomber with 27 disposals and made an impact with 5 inside 50s and 462 meters gained.

The Essendon upset was thanks to some of the smaller names of the club. Sam Durham was damaging with 21 disposals, winning a team high- 12 contested possessions, 6 clearances and kicking a goal. Meanwhile, Xavier Duursma played the best game for the red and black, kicking 2 goals from 20 disposals and taking 13 marks.

Lachie Whitfield was the Giants best in a hard-fought win, collecting a game high- 34 disposals and 10 score involvements, taking 9 marks, having a team high- 565 meters gained

St Kilda wingman Brad Hill played a fantastic game with 33 disposals, game high- 805 meters gained, 13 marks, as well as 7 inside 50s, 2 goal assists and 1 goal.

Rowan Marshall dominated the ruck battle and had an impact around the ground with some absurd numbers, winning game highs with 16 clearances, 18 contested possessions and 10 inside 50s from his 28 disposals as well as 25 hitouts.

Izak Rankine was the difference between the two sides, kicking 3 goals from 23 disposals, having 11 contested possessions and 9 score involvements.

Sam Walsh couldn’t have done much more in his first game back. Without missing a beat, Walsh had game highs for disposals (34), clearances (8), contested possessions (15), inside 50s (11) and meters gained (611).

Taylor Walker and Charlie Curnow split the minor vote for their 4 goals apiece.

Gold Coast dominated the Hawks from start to finish and will have plenty of players to pick from come Brownlow night. Noah Anderson continued his rich vein of form, with a game high- 36 disposals and a well rounded 11 contested, 8 marks, 8 tackles, 6 clearances and a goal.

Sam Flanders was good with 34 disposals, 9 marks, 625 meters gained and used the ball at 85% efficiency.

Matt Rowell was in and under as per usual with a game high- 15 contested possessions, but was damaging on the scoreboard with his 22 disposals, having 10 score involvements, 1 goal and 1 assist.

Ben King’s 4 goals were crucial to the Suns victory.

The Dockers fell agonisingly close for the second week running at Adelaide Oval. Caleb Serong dominated with ball in hand, picking up game highs for disposals (29), clearances (8), contested possessions (16) as well as 8 inside 50s.

Dan Houston impressed with 27 disposals, making a game high- 740 meters for the winning side.

Connor Rozee didn’t have as much impact as he did last week, but still enough to be in the mix for Brownlow votes, having 26 disposals, 8 inside 50s and team high- 7 score involvements.

Josh Treacy booted 3 consecutive goals in the match, and made his presence known around the ground with 16 disposals, 9 marks and 4 tackles.

Jeremy Cameron was at his very best against the lowly Kangaroos, playing his best game of the year with a huge 6 goals and 3 goal assists from 21 disposals.

Max Holmes was the pick of the Cats midfielders with a team high- 25 disposals, winning a game high- 616 meters gained and kicking 2 goals.

Brad Close gets the nod for the final vote with his 4 goal performance.

West Coast secured their first win of the season, with a plethora of players having their best games in a long time.

Jake Waterman booted a career high- 6 goals as well as 18 disposals and 13 marks which would normally be good enough for 3 votes, but has stiff competition such was the performance through the Eagles midfield.

Elliot Yeo was back to his 2018-2019 best that saw him win back-to-back best and fairests, winning 27 disposals, game high- 19 contested possessions, 15 clearances, 13 score involvements and 2 goals.

Tim Kelly was damaging after a quiet game last week, having a game high- 29 disposals, 553 meters gained to go with his 8 clearances, and 2 goal assists.

No. 1 draft pick Harley Reid lived up to the hype in front of his home deck, winning 27 disposals, 7 clearances, 12 contested, 6 inside 50s and kicking a goal- a great stat line for any player let alone a 5th gamer.

Christian Petracca led the way as the Demons upset the Crows party in the opening match of Gather Round, with the 4x All Australian picking up 29 disposals (team high), 15 contested possessions, 8 clearances, 7 inside 50s, 10 score involvements (all game highs) and booting a goal.

Steven May was elite as always in defence with 19 disposals, 9 marks (3 of which were contested) and intercepting the ball on 6 occasions.

Young Crow Jake Soligo was one of their top contributors in the 15-point loss, collecting 27 disposals, 6 clearances (team high), 14 contested possessions (team high), and laying 8 tackles.

Joe Daniher cashed in on the Kangaroos poor and inexperienced defence, booting 5 goals from 20 disposals and taking 12 marks in an easy 3-vote performance.

Hugh McCluggage was brilliant in the guts, winning a career high- 36 disposals! McCluggage impressed with 545 meters gained, 10 inside 50s and 14 contested possessions-all of which were the most of any Lion- as well as 6 clearances and 10 score involvements.

Dayne Zorko proved he still has plenty left in the tank with 28 disposals and a goal, whilst Josh Dunkley got his hands dirty with 31 touches, 7 clearances, 13 contested and 8 tackles.

Port Adelaide turned it on in front of their home crowd, with their star trio of young midsdoing most of the damage.

Skipper- Connor Rozee had one of the best games of his career and is a lock for the 3 votes, picking up 36 disposals, 16 contested possessions (both are career highs) and also kicking 3 goals! Not much more he could have done.

Jason Horne- Francis had the first 30 disposal match of his short career and got heavily involved with 10 clearances (game high), 7 inside 50s, 7 score involvements and 13 contested possessions.

Reigning Best and Fairest- Zak Butters excited with 26 disposals with 12 of them contested, also laying 7 tackles and directly assisting in 3 goals.

The Swans had to work hard for a victory against the Wooden Spoon favourites West Coast, having to play all 4- quarters to pick up 4 points.

Isaac Heeney continued his terrific run of form that sees him as the Brownlow Medal favourite, collecting a team high- 26 disposals and 17 contested, filling the stats sheet with 2 goals, 4 assists, 7 clearances.

Heeney has competition with proven vote getter- Errol Gulden, who cut the Eagles open with his 25 disposals (22 of which were kicks), leading the match for meters gained with 719, having 7 clearances and kicking 2 goals.

West Coast Skipper- Liam Duggan was brilliant with 30 disposals, 12 marks and 698 meters gained in a game where the Eagles turned up and made for a competitive match.

Although the Dockers lost in controversial fashion, Andrew Brayshaw played his best game of the season and will likely secure best on ground honours- collecting a game high 38 disposals and well as 13 contested and 6 clearances.

Jacob Weitering was a rock in defence with 21 disposals in a low disposal game for the winning Blues, as well as 12 marks and 7 intercept possessions.

Charlie Curnow proved he’s still the main man in the Carlton forward line, booting 3 goals and having 12 disposals coming from 12 marks.

There was a number of massive performances in this matchup, with the stats sheet getting stuffed within an inch of its life. Tom Liberatore had a ridiculous 19 clearances and 28 contested possessions from his 35 disposals, also laying 9 tackles and kicking a goal. Numbers like that through the midfield don’t come too often.

Marcus Bontempelli was brilliant as always with 35 disposals, 698 meters gained, 7 clearances, 10 tackles, 1 goal on the run from 50 meters out and 2 goal assists.

Jeremy Cameron was everywhere, picking up a team high- 27 disposals, 8 marks and kicking 2 goals as the Cats best player

Pen Toby Greene in for the 3 votes with his 5-goal performance against the Giants, with the skipper collecting 17 disposals and assisting in 3 more goals.

Stephen Coniglio was the best of the Giants midfielders, having 27 disposals, 5 clearances, a team high- 625 meters gained and kicking 2 goals.