Gary Ablett's Brownlow Medal-winning season

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Gary Ablett and girlfriend Lauren Phillips after he received the Brownlow Medal. Picture: Michael Dodge

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Gary Ablett kisses his Brownlow Medal. Picture: Michael Klein

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Gary Ablett and the prized Brownlow Medal. Picture: Michael Dodge

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Brownlow Medal winner Gary Ablett after winning the coveted award. Picture: Michael Klein

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Last year's winner Adam Cooney kisses Gary Ablett on the head after he won this year's Brownlow Medal. Picture: Michael Klein

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Gary Ablett and girlfriend Lauren Phillips after another three votes gave him the medal. Picture: Michael Klein

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Gary Ablett wins the Brownlow and is congratulated by coach Mark Thompson. Picture: Michael Dodge