AFL Best and Fairest: Best dressed WAGs at club awards

The wife of a popular footy star has revealed her 29-year-old husband’s bedtime secret while attending his club’s annual award night.

Claudia Poposki

October 7, 2025 - 3:35PM

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AFL’s Brownlow may be over but clubs are still having their best and fairest evenings to celebrate their players, and Hawthorn FC’s social media team had the hilarious idea to have WAGs expose their partners – like Nadia Rosa who said Tom Barrass, 29, ‘he’s a really loud snorer - and he’s in denial about it’. Picture: Tony Gough

1/54AFL’s Brownlow may be over but clubs are still having their best and fairest evenings to celebrate their players, and Hawthorn FC’s social media team had the hilarious idea to have WAGs expose their partners – like Nadia Rosa who said Tom Barrass, 29, ‘he’s a really loud snorer - and he’s in denial about it’. Picture: Tony Gough

2/54Barrass looked stunned after his while had revealed his little-known sleep antics. Picture: Hawthorn FC/TikTok

3/54She laughed, cuddling into him as other WAGs followed her direction. Picture: Hawthorn FC/TikTok

4/54Lilly Mitchell described Jack Ginnivan as a ‘mummy’s boy’ before laughing. Picture: Tony Gough

Connor Macdonald and Meanwhile Summer Trim, who was styled by Kiana Stanley, said that partner Connor Macdonald ‘hates his greens’. Picture: Tony Gough

5/54Connor Macdonald and Meanwhile Summer Trim, who was styled by Kiana Stanley, said that partner Connor Macdonald ‘hates his greens’. Picture: Tony Gough

6/54Jack Gunston and Dani Shreeve said that Jack sleeps with a silk eye mask every night. Picture: Tony Gough

7/54Conor Nash’s date Grace Ireland was the only one to not ‘snitch’, as social media was calling it, saying Nash was a good cook. Picture: Tony Gough

8/54Anthea said that Luke Breust was a “bad patient” after his surgery. Picture: Tony Gough

9/54Emma Sicily said her husband James could not lay on a bed or be in a bed without socks on, saying his feet always had to be warm. Picture: Tony Gough

10/54Casey Battle said that Josh ‘walks around tables’ and he immediately said ‘No, I don’t’. Picture: Tony Gough

Lyndall Mitchell was asked the same question, but husband Sam was quick to run over and put a stop to it. ‘I have no filter,’ Mrs Mitchell joked. Picture: Tony Gough

11/54Lyndall Mitchell was asked the same question, but husband Sam was quick to run over and put a stop to it. ‘I have no filter,’ Mrs Mitchell joked. Picture: Tony Gough

12/54Ava Polkinghorne said Sam Butler was ‘super hygienic’ and went through an abnormal amount of hand sanitiser. Picture: Tony Gough

Essendon’s best and fairest evening is known as the Crichton Medal and, as the norm at the events, players such as Jaxon Prior wear a tie with their team colours on it. Prior attended with Bronte Thompson, who wore a floor-length black dress with an asymmetrical halter-neck. Picture: Ian Currie

13/54Essendon’s best and fairest evening is known as the Crichton Medal and, as the norm at the events, players such as Jaxon Prior wear a tie with their team colours on it. Prior attended with Bronte Thompson, who wore a floor-length black dress with an asymmetrical halter-neck. Picture: Ian Currie

Ben McKay attended with Tayla Giliam, who wore a black dress with lace detailing and red shoes, in honour of the club’s colours. Picture : Ian Currie

14/54Ben McKay attended with Tayla Giliam, who wore a black dress with lace detailing and red shoes, in honour of the club’s colours. Picture : Ian Currie

15/54Harrison Jones and Laura Cocomello were all smiles as they posed at the event’s media wall. Picture: Ian Currie

Zach and Rachel Williams were at Carlton’s John Nicholls Medal, with Mrs Williams being styled by Kiana Stanley in a baby blue mini dress with a corset top, flared skirt and matching gloves. Picture: Jonathan Di Maggio

16/54Zach and Rachel Williams were at Carlton’s John Nicholls Medal, with Mrs Williams being styled by Kiana Stanley in a baby blue mini dress with a corset top, flared skirt and matching gloves. Picture: Jonathan Di Maggio

Patrick and Monique Cripps also turned heads at the event, with Mrs Cripps opting for the metallic look we’ve seen become popular at formal events. Picture: Jonathan Di Maggio

17/54Patrick and Monique Cripps also turned heads at the event, with Mrs Cripps opting for the metallic look we’ve seen become popular at formal events. Picture: Jonathan Di Maggio

18/54Annalise Dalins, with her partner Josh Daicos, went for an off-the-shoulder black dress with a sheer overlay. Picture: Tony Gough

Scott and Alex Pendlebury were also in attendance, with style queen Mrs Pendlebury wearing an espresso colour corset top that flowed into a multicolour skirt. Picture: Tony Gough

19/54Scott and Alex Pendlebury were also in attendance, with style queen Mrs Pendlebury wearing an espresso colour corset top that flowed into a multicolour skirt. Picture: Tony Gough

20/54Lexi Mary and Rory Lobb attended the Western Bulldogs event days before they tied the knot.. Picture: Wayne Taylor

Lexi Mary, who made headlines for hosting Brownlow coverage while her boyfriend wasn't in attendance and fell ahead of the ceremony, stunned in a plunging white dress. Picture: Instagram/Lexi Mary

21/54Lexi Mary, who made headlines for hosting Brownlow coverage while her boyfriend wasn't in attendance and fell ahead of the ceremony, stunned in a plunging white dress. Picture: Instagram/Lexi Mary

The dress also featured a fun detail that looked like a tie at the front. ‘Stunning’, ‘gorgeous’ and ‘slay’ were some of the praise she got. Picture: Instagram/Lexi Mary

22/54The dress also featured a fun detail that looked like a tie at the front. ‘Stunning’, ‘gorgeous’ and ‘slay’ were some of the praise she got. Picture: Instagram/Lexi Mary

23/54Alana Gardner attended the event with husband Ryan, wearing a black dress with a sweetheart neckline. Picture: Wayne Taylor.

24/54Laith Vandermeer attended with Laine Kelly, who also went for a plunging white dress with gathered fabric. Picture: Wayne Taylor

Jason and Logan Johannisen were also at the event, with Mrs Johannisen wearing a chocolate dress with a cross-body feature. Picture: Wayne Taylor

25/54Jason and Logan Johannisen were also at the event, with Mrs Johannisen wearing a chocolate dress with a cross-body feature. Picture: Wayne Taylor

Lachy Bramble and Jessica Petro were also pictured together at the event with Ms Petro wearing a halter-neck black dress. Picture: Wayne Taylor

26/54Lachy Bramble and Jessica Petro were also pictured together at the event with Ms Petro wearing a halter-neck black dress. Picture: Wayne Taylor

Adam Treloar’s guest Kim Ravaillion wore a soft grey dress that featured a high-neck and cut outs in the abdomen. Meanwhile, Treloar went for a blue suit, Picture: Wayne Taylor

27/54Adam Treloar’s guest Kim Ravaillion wore a soft grey dress that featured a high-neck and cut outs in the abdomen. Meanwhile, Treloar went for a blue suit, Picture: Wayne Taylor

Joel Freijah’s guest Sarah Hanmer wore a black halter-neck dress that featured a plunging neckline and cut outs on either side of her abdomen. Picture: Wayne Taylor

28/54Joel Freijah’s guest Sarah Hanmer wore a black halter-neck dress that featured a plunging neckline and cut outs on either side of her abdomen. Picture: Wayne Taylor

Caleb Poulter and Bridie Coulston were also at the Western Bulldogs’ best and fairest celebration, with Ms Coulston cutting a glamorous figure. Picture: Wayne Taylor

29/54Caleb Poulter and Bridie Coulston were also at the Western Bulldogs’ best and fairest celebration, with Ms Coulston cutting a glamorous figure. Picture: Wayne Taylor

Tim English attended with Rudi Ellis, who seemed to be following the plunging neckline trend with her lemon colour dress. Picture: Wayne Taylor

30/54Tim English attended with Rudi Ellis, who seemed to be following the plunging neckline trend with her lemon colour dress. Picture: Wayne Taylor

Arrivals at the Western Bulldogs Charles Sutton Medal – Best and Fairest. Matthew and Maryanne Kennedy Picture by Wayne Taylor 1st October 2025

31/54Arrivals at the Western Bulldogs Charles Sutton Medal – Best and Fairest. Matthew and Maryanne Kennedy Picture by Wayne Taylor 1st October 2025

32/54Ed Richards and Elle Neofytou were also at the even, with Ms Neofytou earning praise online for her look. Picture: Wayne Taylor

33/54Rhylee West and Ruby Canavan looked incredible as they posed on the red carpet together at the event. Picture: Wayne Taylor

34/54Aaron Naughton and Ella Morris pictured together, with Ms Morris in a red satin dress with a plunging neckline Picture: Wayne Taylor

Brooke Bailey wore a blood orange dress, that had a backless feature, while at Richmond’s best and fairest event with Dion Prestia. Picture: Tony Gough

35/54Brooke Bailey wore a blood orange dress, that had a backless feature, while at Richmond’s best and fairest event with Dion Prestia. Picture: Tony Gough

Meanwhile Liv Pellegrino, who was at the event with Jacob Hopper, wore a chocolate dress — a very popular style this season — that featured a satin skirt. Picture: Tony Gough

36/54Meanwhile Liv Pellegrino, who was at the event with Jacob Hopper, wore a chocolate dress — a very popular style this season — that featured a satin skirt. Picture: Tony Gough

37/54Rhyan Mansell and Monique Conti were also at the event, with Ms Conti wearing an off-the-shoulder black dress. Picture: Tony Gough

38/54Tim Taranto and Tash Hoole attended with Ms Hoole wearing a satin white dress, with a high neck and a sheer overlay. Picture: Tony Gough

Bella Coker-Smith was at the event with Hugo Ralphsmith, wearing a turquoise halter-neck dress with a asymmetric drop waist. Picture: Tony Gough

39/54Bella Coker-Smith was at the event with Hugo Ralphsmith, wearing a turquoise halter-neck dress with a asymmetric drop waist. Picture: Tony Gough

40/54Noah Balta and Jana Colina at the Richmond awards night. Picture: Tony Gough

Mate Colina, a former college basketball player, attended with Jamie Marinos wore a Marilyn Monroe-esque dress with a plunging white gown that also featured a thigh-high split. Picture: Tony Gough

41/54Mate Colina, a former college basketball player, attended with Jamie Marinos wore a Marilyn Monroe-esque dress with a plunging white gown that also featured a thigh-high split. Picture: Tony Gough

42/54Steely Green’s partner Melanie opted for a pop of colour in a dark yellow satin dress that shone under the camera flash. Picture: Tony Gough

Jayden and Maddy Short were all smiles at the event, with Mrs Short wearing a plunging gown that sparkled thanks to its metallic accessories. Picture: Tony Gough

43/54Jayden and Maddy Short were all smiles at the event, with Mrs Short wearing a plunging gown that sparkled thanks to its metallic accessories. Picture: Tony Gough

Tom and Olivia Lynch looked adorable at the event, with Mrs Lynch opting for a corporate mini dress with puffy sleeves and a tiny black handbag. Picture: Tony Gough

44/54Tom and Olivia Lynch looked adorable at the event, with Mrs Lynch opting for a corporate mini dress with puffy sleeves and a tiny black handbag. Picture: Tony Gough

Nathan and Tayla Broad were also at the event, with Mrs Broad — formerly Damir — wearing a sheer dress that exposed her bra underneath. Picture: Tony Gough

45/54Nathan and Tayla Broad were also at the event, with Mrs Broad — formerly Damir — wearing a sheer dress that exposed her bra underneath. Picture: Tony Gough

46/54Seth Campbell and Jalyssa Hayes looked amazing at the were snapped on the Richmond Best and Fairest red carpet. Picture: Tony Gough

The St Kilda players also scrubbed up nice for the Trevor Barker Award with Jack Steele wearing the club’s event uniform while his guest Jaz Buckley wore a slinky black dress with a plunging neckline. Picture: Tony Gough

47/54The St Kilda players also scrubbed up nice for the Trevor Barker Award with Jack Steele wearing the club’s event uniform while his guest Jaz Buckley wore a slinky black dress with a plunging neckline. Picture: Tony Gough

48/54Mia Constantini, who attended with Hugo Garcia, wore a satin off-white dress that hugged her figure. Picture: Tony Gough

Siena Johnston attended with Max King, wearing a dark red dress with a neckline that fell above her navel, pairing the dress with tan shoes. Picture: Tony Gough

49/54Siena Johnston attended with Max King, wearing a dark red dress with a neckline that fell above her navel, pairing the dress with tan shoes. Picture: Tony Gough

50/54Callum Wilkie and Izzy Lokan were also at the event, with Ms Lokan wearing a strapless black dress and pointed heels. Picture: Tony Gough

Mimi Reed, who was with Rowan Marshall, wore a strapless white dress that had daring cut outs on either side of her abdomen. She had her hair up. Picture: Tony Gough

51/54Mimi Reed, who was with Rowan Marshall, wore a strapless white dress that had daring cut outs on either side of her abdomen. She had her hair up. Picture: Tony Gough

Sammy Hill, who is married to Bradley Hill, also opted for a red dress. The dress had a gathered effect before flowing into a sheer skirt. Picture: Tony Gough

52/54Sammy Hill, who is married to Bradley Hill, also opted for a red dress. The dress had a gathered effect before flowing into a sheer skirt. Picture: Tony Gough

53/54Jack and Lou Macrae were all class in simple black ensembles at the club’s Best and Fairest event. Picture: Tony Gough

Maddie Antonis wore a strapless black dress with long sleeves, having her hair in a high bun at the top of her head, while she posed with Hugh Boxshall. Picture: Tony Gough

54/54Maddie Antonis wore a strapless black dress with long sleeves, having her hair in a high bun at the top of her head, while she posed with Hugh Boxshall. Picture: Tony Gough

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