AFL WAGs go all out in Brownlow Medal red carpet preparations

BROOKE Cotchin, the wife of Richmond captain Trent, has fewer nerves to carry on to this year’s Brownlow Medal red carpet, with last year's premiers now out of the hunt.

RICHMOND’s “first lady”, Brooke Cotchin, has fewer nerves to carry on to Monday’s Brownlow Medal red carpet.

The wife of Tigers captain Trent Cotchin was anxious last year ahead of the grand final, but now the 2017 premiers have bowed out of the finals, she can enjoy the night.

“Everyone is so proud but it is horrible seeing them all like that after getting so close,’’ she said.

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Brooke Cotchin, wife of Richmond captain Trent Cotchin, getting ready for the Brownlow. Brooke wears a Jason Grech dress. Picture: Tim Carrafa

“They’ll come back even stronger next season. I’m excited to be with Trent and support him.”

Cotchin has been working all weekend with her designer, Jason Grech, and stylist, Meggy Smith, after a last-minute decision to change gowns.

“It’s something a bit different,’’ she said. “I feel like people don’t go as out there anymore and play it safe.”

Cotchin said Mad Monday for the Tigers would be put off until after tonight’s event.

Rachael Wertheim, partner of Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy, is attending her first Brownlow Medal count. Picture: Tim Carrafa

“Trent isn’t a massive drinker anyway; I had to shove him out the door,” she said.

Keeping it serious will be grand finalists Collingwood.

All-Australian Brodie Grundy is making his Brownlow debut with physiotherapist girlfriend Rachael Wertheim.

The couple intend to make the most of this special week.

“We were up all night after the game, it’s amazing,’’ said Wertheim, who will wear a custom-made dress by Effie Kats.