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Brownlow Medal Count live updates: Players and partners arrive on blue carpet for 2025 ceremony

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AFL players and their partners prepare for the Brownlow Medal ceremony at Crown, with extensive styling and beauty preparations taking place throughout the day. The event represents a significant intersection of football and fashion, with partners of

The AFL’s night of nights has arrived as the best player in the game will be crowned with the Brownlow Medal.

Follow all the action from Crown Melbourne with our live blog.

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The birds leave the nest

West Coast’s Brownlow Brigade is ready led by Harley Reid and Oscar Allen.

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A Crows chance

Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson is expected to poll in the top three tonight.

Jordan Dawson of the Crows and Matthew Nicks, Senior Coach of the Crows.
Jordan Dawson of the Crows and Matthew Nicks, Senior Coach of the Crows. Credit: AFL Photos
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The fave

Nick Daicos is one of the last to arrive as the favourite ahead of tonight’s count.

Arlette Jones and Nick Daicos.
Arlette Jones and Nick Daicos. Credit: AFL Photos
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Final preperations

The big wigs are getting ready for the count!

Greg Swann, AFL Executive General Manager of Football Performance, Andrew Dillon, AFL Chief Executive Officer, Laura Kane, AFL Executive General Manager of Football and Walter Lee, AFL Executive General Manager of Strategy.
Greg Swann, AFL Executive General Manager of Football Performance, Andrew Dillon, AFL Chief Executive Officer, Laura Kane, AFL Executive General Manager of Football and Walter Lee, AFL Executive General Manager of Strategy. Credit: AFL Photos
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Serong’s night?

Caleb Serong has joined the throng in Melbourne. Is he an outside chance at Charlie?

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Ruffling feathers

Noah Anderson is a chance at winning the Medal tonight but he won’t have as many tongues wagging as his partner Charli Wheeler.

Charli Wheeler partner of Noah Anderson.
Charli Wheeler partner of Noah Anderson. Credit: Getty Images
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Stunning

Timnah Poratt has brought a stunning look to the Brownlow Medal. Her partner Luke Davies-Uniacke plays for North Melbourne.

Timnah Poratt is seen during the 2025 Brownlow Medal.
Timnah Poratt is seen during the 2025 Brownlow Medal. Credit: AFL Photos
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Reigning champ

Last year’s winner Patrick Cripps has already taken his seat ahead of the ceremony.

Patrick Cripps of the Blues.
Patrick Cripps of the Blues. Credit: AFL Photos
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Oh Patty

Patrick Dangerfield was incredible on Friday night as he led the Cats to another grand final.

But he was not quite so smooth on the red carpet.

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Star Swan

Tiffany Browne and Callum Mills make a photogenic pair.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22:  Tiffany Browne and Callum Mills of the Swans are seen during the 2025 Brownlow Medal at Crown Palladium on September 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Tiffany Browne and Callum Mills of the Swans are seen during the 2025 Brownlow Medal at Crown Palladium on September 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos) Credit: AFL Photos

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