TOM Mitchell will never have the hipster swagger of Nathan Fyfe or the bad boy mystique of Dustin Martin. But he won Monday’s Brownlow Medal in the same way he plays his footy — by out grinding his opponents.
IT will go down as one of the biggest mysteries of Brownlow night. How in the world did Angus Brayshaw miss out on an invite? The star Demon stormed home to finish third in what was nearly an awkward ending.
NEED some extra entertainment to get you through tonight’s count? Adam Cooney has you covered from what to do every time Tom Mitchell polls a vote to a special Game of Thrones penalty.
BROWNLOW night has changed over the years – Dane Swan should know. There’s booze restrictions thanks to one man, rules of engagement around Big Bruce McAvaney and plenty of do’s and don’ts to ensure you don’t upset your missus or your mum.
THE teacher’s pet doesn’t always get the chocolates. Just ask Dan Hannebery. But don’t ask Sam Mitchell about the Brownlow bridesmaids tag.
MATT Priddis’s shot at building one of the great AFL resumes could hinge on the Grand Final after he fell just three votes short of back-to-back Brownlow Medals.
WHO will walk away with the Brownlow Medal as the league’s best and fairest player? Our betting expert Michael Manley looks at all the best bets.
THEY might not get the medal but the battle is on for Brownlow bragging rights at every club. Who will the umpires favour at your club?
REIGNING Brownlow medallist Matt Priddis tips arch rival Nat Fyfe to win this year’s coveted award when votes are counted in Melbourne tonight.
NAT Fyfe will tonight find himself in a similar position to when Gary Ablett watched his early Brownlow Medal lead gobbled up late in the count while he was injured.
FREMANTLE superstar Nat Fyfe should win the Dockers’ first Brownlow Medal with the most explosive opening to a count in history.
THEY were the two sporting certainties of the 1970s, Bart Cummings would be winning Melbourne Cups and Gary Dempsey would poll well in the Brownlow.
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