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Brownlow Medal 2014: Red carpet fashion, frocks and shocks

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AFL’s biggest stars and their glamorous wives and girlfriends graced the red carpet at Melbourne Crown Casino last night for the 2014 Brownlow Medal.

While the red carpet was missing Brynne Edelsten this year, all eyes were on Brownlow veteran Geoffrey Edelsten’s new on-again off-again fiancee Gabi Grecko — and she didn’t disappoint.

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Grecko hits the red carpet. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Grecko hits the red carpet. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Gabi Grecko has arrived. Picture: Alex Coppel
Gabi Grecko has arrived. Picture: Alex Coppel

The 25-year-old model turned on the vamp, giving former red carpet show stopper Brynne a run for her money in the cleavage department.

Grecko donned a diamante-encrusted gown with a daring, low-cut front and thigh high split, accessorising with crystal adornments on her face. She also teamed the Gothic look with a pair of black gloves, one which had a Freddie Krueger-like metal spike.

Gabi Grecko and Geoff Edelsten on the red carpet together. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Gabi Grecko and Geoff Edelsten on the red carpet together. Picture: Tim Carrafa

Edelsten stood hand-in-hand with Grecko on the red carpet, dressed in a black sharp suit with a rhinestone bedazzling on the back.

Grecko revealed that she designed her own outfit for the event. Lucky, when asked about the evening ahead, she knew exactly what all the hype was about. “I’m told this is about football,” she was overheard telling reporters, adding, “I feel good. I’m here with my favourite person.”

Edelsten and Grecko looking rather serious on the red carpet. Picture: Michael Klein
Edelsten and Grecko looking rather serious on the red carpet. Picture: Michael Klein

Former Cat’s skipper Tom Harley’s wife Felicity showed off her latest Brownlow accessory, a baby bump.

Pregnant with her second child, the Women’s Health magazine boss looked stunning in a floor-length red Alex Perry gown. “Brownlow ready with my best new accessory A BABY BUMP!” she wrote on social media before arriving at the event.

Baby surprise! Tom Harley and his pregnant wife Felicity on the red carpet.
Baby surprise! Tom Harley and his pregnant wife Felicity on the red carpet.

Channel 7 presenter Rachael Finch was the first to hit the red carpet wearing a black lace gown with sheer panelling by Paolo Sebastian.

Daniel Giansiracusa and Rachael Finch. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Daniel Giansiracusa and Rachael Finch. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Finch wearing Paolo Sebastian. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Finch wearing Paolo Sebastian. Picture: Tim Carrafa

As usual, Queen WAG Rebecca Judd knocked it out of the park wearing favoured local designer J’Aton.

Chris and Rebecca Judd stole the show on the red carpet in Melbourne.
Chris and Rebecca Judd stole the show on the red carpet in Melbourne.

The model and television presenter hit the ruby rug with husband Chris Judd in a tiered gown with high neckline cutouts and beaded embellishments.

Chris and Bec Judd. Picture: Alex Coppel
Chris and Bec Judd. Picture: Alex Coppel
Bec Judd on the red carpet in Melbourne. Picture: Alex Coppel
Bec Judd on the red carpet in Melbourne. Picture: Alex Coppel

Scott Pendlebury's partner Alex Davis looked sleek in a floor-length navy Julie Simonelli gown.

A regular on best dressed lists, Nadia Bartel — who is the wife of Geelong Cats star Jimmy Bartel — turned heads as she posed for photographers in this white number with leather studded harness and gunmetal buckles.

Nadia Bartel. Picture: Alex Coppel
Nadia Bartel. Picture: Alex Coppel
Alex Davis. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Alex Davis. Picture: Tim Carrafa

Check out the rest of the red carpet hits and misses below.

Isabelle Daniel, partner of Sam Jacobs.
Isabelle Daniel, partner of Sam Jacobs.
Tara Pearce, wife of Danyle Pearce.
Tara Pearce, wife of Danyle Pearce.
Anthea Pellow, partner of Luke Breust.
Anthea Pellow, partner of Luke Breust.
Bernie Vince of the Melbourne Demons and his partner Abbie Noonan.
Bernie Vince of the Melbourne Demons and his partner Abbie Noonan.
Amy Schulz, wife of Jay Schulz.
Amy Schulz, wife of Jay Schulz.
Mitch Duncan of the Geelong Cats and his partner Demi Miles.
Mitch Duncan of the Geelong Cats and his partner Demi Miles.
Jessie Habermann, partner of Marc Murphy.
Jessie Habermann, partner of Marc Murphy.
Sarah Bell, partner of Brandon Ellis of the Richmond Tigers.
Sarah Bell, partner of Brandon Ellis of the Richmond Tigers.
Ben Cunnington of the North Melbourne Kangaroos and his partner Belinda Hintum.
Ben Cunnington of the North Melbourne Kangaroos and his partner Belinda Hintum.
Lenny Hayes of Saint Kilda and his wife Tara Hayes.
Lenny Hayes of Saint Kilda and his wife Tara Hayes.
Erin Maxwell, wife of Nick Maxwell.
Erin Maxwell, wife of Nick Maxwell.
Jayde Tyrell, partner of Jack Grimes.
Jayde Tyrell, partner of Jack Grimes.
Michelle Trewartha, partner of Chris Yarran.
Michelle Trewartha, partner of Chris Yarran.
Georgia Rance, wife of Alex Rance.
Georgia Rance, wife of Alex Rance.
Georgie Williams, partner of Dylan Shiel.
Georgie Williams, partner of Dylan Shiel.
Kelly Meehan, partner of Dayne Beams.
Kelly Meehan, partner of Dayne Beams.
Gary Ablett with Jordan Paplia. Picture: Alex Coppel
Gary Ablett with Jordan Paplia. Picture: Alex Coppel
Patrick Dangerfield and Mardi Harwood. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Patrick Dangerfield and Mardi Harwood. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Todd and Kirsty Goldstei. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Todd and Kirsty Goldstei. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Jason Akermanis. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Jason Akermanis. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Julie Dal Santo. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Julie Dal Santo. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Mardi Harwood. Picture: Alex Coppel
Mardi Harwood. Picture: Alex Coppel
Nick and Erin Maxwell. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Nick and Erin Maxwell. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Hawthorn skipper Luke Hodge and wife Laureen. Picture: Michael Klein
Hawthorn skipper Luke Hodge and wife Laureen. Picture: Michael Klein
Stefan Martin and Madeline Ryan. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Stefan Martin and Madeline Ryan. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Lucy Freer with Jordan Lewis. Picture: Alex Coppel
Lucy Freer with Jordan Lewis. Picture: Alex Coppel
Stephen and Jo Silvagni. Picture: Alex Coppel
Stephen and Jo Silvagni. Picture: Alex Coppel
Barry Round and Jenni Lumb. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Barry Round and Jenni Lumb. Picture: Tim Carrafa
David and Libby Koch on the red carpet. Picture: Alex Coppel
David and Libby Koch on the red carpet. Picture: Alex Coppel
Bob and Rebecca Skilton on the red carpet. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Bob and Rebecca Skilton on the red carpet. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Ruby Keddia. Picture: Alex Coppel
Ruby Keddia. Picture: Alex Coppel
Emma Clapham. Picture: Alex Coppel
Emma Clapham. Picture: Alex Coppel
Mick and Christi Malthouse.
Mick and Christi Malthouse.
Andrew Swallow of the North Melbourne Kangaroos and his wife Elise.
Andrew Swallow of the North Melbourne Kangaroos and his wife Elise.

Meanwhile, Jesinta Campbell reportedly caused a stir on the ruby rug in Sydney, refusing to be photographed without her Swans superstar boyfriend Buddy Franklin at the SCG Swans Brownlow function.

The former Miss Universe Australia wowed in a pale silver floor-length frock by Australian designer Steven Kahill.

Sydney Swans forward Lance Franklin and girlfriend Jesinta Campbell.
Sydney Swans forward Lance Franklin and girlfriend Jesinta Campbell.

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