2024 Brownlow Medal: Patrick Cripps scores record-breaking votes haul to win second Charlie
Isaac Heeney may dominate the count, but a suspension leaves him ineligible, meaning almost anyone could claim the 111th Brownlow Medal.
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Josh Daicos arrives with new fiancee
The loved up couple is here!
Josh Daicos arrived with his new fiancee Annalise Dalins.
Although the model’s nude dress shimmered with pearl embellishments, it failed to outshine the huge rock freshly adorning her ring finger.
Daicos looks dapper in a clean tuxedo.
Simply dashing!
Collingwood superstars and heartthrobs Nick Daicos, Jamie Elliot and Josh Daicos, look dashing as they smile at the camera after taking their seats at the Brownlow Medal.
High-profile absence
Former medal winner Dustin Martin is skipping the count tonight after rumours he is taking his career to the Gold Coast after playing 300 games at Richmond.
He announced he would retire, but it looks like his former coach, Damien Hardwick, will convince him to join the Suns.
“We’ve had conversations, and from our point of view, he’s a really, really good player — it’s just (about) whether it is working for both parties, whether Dustin has the motivation to continue to play,” Hardwick revealed.
“He’s been a fantastic player for the Richmond Football Club ... It’s just (about) whether he wants to sit there and look at his career, but then we’ve also got to figure out ‘well, how does it fit with the Gold Coast?’
“We’re in the initial stages of those conversations.”
Medal tips
Hunting for some punting value this evening? Here’s our pick of the bets that could surprise as the eyes of the AFL world turn to the Brownlow Medal count - and as always, make sure you gamble responsibly.
The votes are in!
The highly sought-after Brownlow votes have finally arrived.
And as is customary, they have been escorted by a big and burly Armaguard employee.
Hawthorn cult favourite Jack Ginnivan has gone against the grain with a bold yet complementary black-and-white look.
Dressed in a stylish white dinner jacket and black bowtie, complete with black pocket square and black pants to round out the fit.
Ginnivan drew the ire of Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley earlier this month after comments he made on social media.
Collingwood star and hot favourite arrives in style
Nick Daicos has hit the red carpet alongside his partner Arlette Amor.
The Magpie has opted for a classic and polished tuxedo, while Arlette stuns in a silver strapless gown.
Daicos is among the favourites to take out the coveted medal.
See the best and worst dressed looks here
As the AFL’s night of nights begins, the dazzling looks of the biggest legends from the footy world are hitting the red carpet with a bang.
Will this year’s extravagant — and perhaps questionable — fashion choices outshine the highly-anticipated awards where we find out the identity of the greatest player?
Scroll through the gallery to see the best and worst dressed from players, ‘WAGs’ and big names in the Australian media.
Welcome!
It’s the AFL’s night of nights where the best players in the league are recognised for their hard work.
But it’s the partner’s who get their chance to shine first on the red carpet!
