Brownlow red carpet 2024: Best looks from AFL’s night of nights
A TikTok star on official hosting duties for the AFL has caused a stir with a racy paperclip dress that flashed the flesh on the red carpet.
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It was the AFL’s “night of nights”, but while Carlton captain Patrick Cripps scored the prestigious 2024 Brownlow Medal, it was the fashion that had everyone talking.
Newly engaged WAG Annalise Dalins – the new fiance of Collingwood player Josh Daicos – captured attention on the red carpet at the Crown Casino in Melbourne on Monday night in a nude gown that flashed the flesh.
The see-through sheer dress was such a head-turner, that some fans labelled it “out of this world” as she posed for photos at the Palladium room.
Ms Dalins, who said “yes” to Daicos just over a week ago while on holiday in Santorini, Greece, dazzled in the one-shoulder beaded dress that featured an ab-flashing cut out and a very high thigh split.
The 25-year-old’s underwear was on display in the custom Oglia-Loro Couture number, with the racy ensemble setting fans alight, as many labelled the outfit “stunning” and “insane”.
WAG royalty, Rebecca Judd, made a surprise return to the Brownlows after more than six years away from the event.
Mrs Judd, who made headlines in 2004 with her infamous red dress, attended the event alongside her husband Chris who is considered one of the greatest players of the sport of all time.
The 41-year-old’s sense of style has changed a lot over the years, this time opting for a strapless pink dress featuring a modern bubble skirt.
The custom design from Jaton Couture was an instant hit among Mrs Judd’s fans, with many declaring she was the “GOAT” of the evening.
“Did not disappoint,” one wrote on Instagram.
“Every single time my queen,” another shared.
As one declared: “This is absolutely breathtaking, you look like a princess.”
A string of hosts for the event also made their mark, with the AFL’s social media coverage on TikTok with well-known content creator Elle Erifilli Rayias also causing a stir with her white safety pin red carpet dress.
The 21-year-old TikToker, who is best known as “Elle Ray”, opted for a very racy wedding gown from Marquise Bridal that featured a cut out that ran from the top of her dress to the bottom – flashing a bold amount of skin, including her bust, naval and thigh.
Social media was blown away by her ensemble, labelling the outfit “jaw-dropping”.
“OMG, this is the look of the night,” one wrote on TikTok.
“The way my jaw dropped,” another shared.
While another said Elle looked “unreal”.
“Excuse me? You look so hot,” someone else mused.
Julie Neale, who stole the show year with a showstopping dress that flashed her booty, was described by some fans as a “vision” on Monday night as she posed alongside her husband, Lachie Neale, who won his second Brownlow Medal in 2023.
Mrs Neale wore a completely sheer custom dress from Kyha Studios that showed off her budding baby bump — the pair’s second child after daughter, Poppy, was welcomed in 2021.
The off-the-shoulder black dress had a bandeau-style top, with thicker material to create a nude-like look. She styled her hair in an elegant bun at the back of her head, however left out a piece of hair to frame her face.
She completed the look with simple silver accessories — and social media users were quick to lose their collective mind over the look.
“My jaw is on the floor,” one person commented on Mrs Neale’s red carpet outfit.
Another said: “Stunning (as always).”
“What a vision,” one said.
One said: “Ommmmmmggggg you absolute ANGEL!!!! The most beautiful bump ever.”
The main event was hosted on Channel 7 by presenter Rebecca Maddern and Hamish McLachlan.
Maddern also turned up the heat in a red dress on the night, which featured a daring cut out in the bodice and a thigh high split, which she wore sheer stockings underneath.
She styled her hair in a sleek up do, smiling as she posed for the cameras.
Bombers star Nic Martin and his and partner Natasha Germano were also spotted on the red carpet.
Ms Germano’s dress had a sheer black plunging neckline but was overlayed by a rigid metallic style skirt, which she paired with sheer elbow length gloves and a small black bag.
Jack Viney and his wife Charlotte also took to the red carpet, with the Demons midfielder wearing a velvet suit jacket while his other half opted for a “stunning” black number.
The sheer dress was made of a shimmering fabric that featured a flowing train.
Mrs Viney’s dress, from popular label Oglia-Loro couture, also had corset detailing down the side.
The dress garnered a lot of reaction, with former reality star Domenica Calarco going so far as to make the claim; “Best dressed, sorry everyone else.”
Another social media user added: “Stunning Char! You kill it every year.”
“Omffggggg this is everything,” one said.
Collingwood player Tom Mitchell was pictured alongside Tayla Brown, who wore a figure-hugging green dress for the occasion.
The dress had a plunging neckline that stopped just before Ms Brown’s naval, adding character to the dress. The neckline also featured ruffling along it.
Elise Gosdschan, who attended with Brisbane Lions player Cam Rayner, made a style statement in a two-piece outfit that flaunted her physique.
The off-white ensemble featured a silk skirt and a detailed crop top, with Ms Gosdschan styling her blond hair around her face.
Meanwhile, Rayner wore a navy suit for the occasion.
She wore simple hoop earring to let the dress stand out, styling her blonde hair in an up do.
Hawthorn player Jack Ginnivan walked the red carpet with Lily Mitchell, who wore a bronze metallic dress for the event.
The dress featured a halter neck with a triangle style top that had a plunging neckline and a thigh-high split in the front, with the skirt wrapping around her waist.
To offset the revealing nature of the dress, Ms Mitchell styled it with simple earrings and a necklace.
Ginnivan bucked the traditional tuxedo jacket trend and opted for a white coat.
Metallics appeared to be a trend for the evening, with Parish Bishop, the partner of Essendon player Sam Durham, also going for the look.
Her bronze dress was strapless and sat flush to her body, with the neckline featuring an off-centre bow look.
Brisbane Lions player Josh Dunkley’s guest Tippah Dwan also followed this year’s metallics trend by picking out a one shoulder gold dress.
The dress featured a curl design on the hip that flowed into a thigh-high split.
Ms Dwan paired the look with pointed black heels and a satin black shawl before finishing with drop earrings.
Melbourne defender Jake Lever attended the Brownlow with his wife, Jessica. Mrs Lever opted for a classy baby blue dress that featured a corset style top that flowed into a floor length skirt with a daring split.
She had her dark hair styled simply away from her face, letting her dress make a statement.
Carlton forward Charlie Curnow wore a three-piece suit for the occasion, tying it together with a bow tie. Curnow attended the event with Tiana Simic, who wore a halter-neck black dress.
The dress had a plunging neck line that gave her a chance to accessorise with a silver drop necklace, which she tied into the outfit with a silver bag.
GWS Giants player Tom Green attended with his mum, Melanie, who wore a satin halter neck dress with a low cut back.
Not every team has made it to Melbourne, with the Sydney Swans hosting their own Brownlow event at the SCG ahead of the weekend grand final.
Swans star Chad Warner attended with partner Alice Hughes, who brought a much needed pop of colour to the night in a baby pink dress.
Her dress, which was strapless, had a flowing pink train behind her.
Meanwhile, Callum Mills’ partner Tiffany Browne opted for a contrasted material look for the Sydney-based Brownlow event.
She wore a satin skirt that flowed out behind her, and paired it with an off-the-shoulder velvet peplum bodice.
Sydney Swans player Jordan Dawson attended the 2024 Brownlow event with his wife Milly.
Mrs Dawson wore an off-the-shoulder underdress corset with a sheer black layer over the top.
She finished the look with black sandal heels and a bag.
Western Bullogs’ player Adam Treloar’s partner Kim Ravaillion were also celebrating on the night.
Ms Ravaillion wore a nude floor length gown with a train behind her. The dress had a sparkle layer over the skirt. The bodice was corset style with an off the shoulder sleeve.
Like many of the men on the red carpet, Treloar kept his look simple so his partner’s outfit could shine.
Abbey Holmes, a former Adelaide Football Club player and Channel 7 AFL presenter, posed alongside former Magpies star Dale Thomas on Monday night.
Holmes wore a floor length strapless silver dress covered in white detailing, pairing in with a simple diamond necklace. Meanwhile, Thomas opted for a simple suit with a large bow tie for the occasion.
Fellow presenter Abbey Gelmi was also on the red carpet, wearing a strapless black dress with a large white bubble hemline. She styled her brunette hair in loose waves around her face.
AFL chairman Richard Goyder arrived alongside his wife, Janine, with the boss wearing an elegant tuxedo for the evening.
Meanwhile, his wife opted for a contemporary deep blue dress with a layered neckline and sheer detailing.
Melbourne Football Club president Brad Green followed the lead of the sports’ chairman, opted for a tuxedo, while his guest, Caty Price wearing a deep red dress.
Her dress had a dramatic slit up the side and a large bow detail on the shower.
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