No award in Australian footy carries as much weight as the AFL Brownlow Medal for the best and fairest player, and Monday will see the sport’s best hit the red carpet for the 2024 event.
Daily Mail Australia has you covered on every aspect of the most glamourous night in footy, from the leading contenders to how you can catch all the action.
Who is most likely to win the Brownlow 2024?
The statistics experts have concluded it’s down to a four-horse race over who can take out the coveted Charles Brownlow Medal.
Two in particular however – Patrick Cripps and Nick Daicos – are currently tied in first on AFL.com.au’s Brownlow Predictor.
Carlton’s Cripps ($2.40) took out the award in 2022 and has had an exceptional season for the Blues and is tied with Daicos on 33 points in the system.
Blues skipper Patrick Cripps (pictured) is a favourite to take out the 2024 Brownlow
Collingwood’s Nick Daicos has had a brilliant year and will be liking his chances
Collingwood star Daicos ($2.60), the son of a Magpie legend, was the favourite to win last year’s award until a knee injury cruelled his progress. Daicos has had another outstanding season and many are tipping him to take home his first Brownlow.
The other two favourites, who are just off the pace according to the Brownlow Predictor, are Lions co-captain Lachie Neale ($8.00), the reigning winner, and Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli ($13.00).
Fremantle star Caleb Serong ($34.00) has been tipped as a roughie to finish among the top three by more than a few experts.
(All odds are via Pointsbet)
Brisbane captain Lachie Neale could claim his third Brownlow on Monday night
Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempell is also tipped to be among the front runners for the award
Fremantle star Caleb Serong has been tipped as a roughie by some experts
What date and time is the 2024 Brownlow ceremony?
The count for the Brownlow Medal will take place on Monday, September 23, starting from 8pm AEST.
How can I watch Brownlow 2023?
The Brownlow Medal ceremony will be aired exclusively by the Seven Network starting at 7.30pm (AEST).
You can also follow Daily Mail Australia’s live blog.
Has anyone won two Brownlow medals?
Yes, several players have claimed footy’s biggest award on more than one occasion.
Three-time winners include Haydn Bunton Sr. from Fitzroy (1931, 1932, 1935), Dick Reynolds from Essendon (1934, 1937, 1938), Bob Skilton of South Melbourne (1959, 1963, 1968), and Ian Stewart, who played for St Kilda and Richmond (1965, 1966, 1971).
In terms of clubs, South Melbourne/Sydney holds the record with a total of 14 Brownlow medals, followed by St Kilda and Footscray/Western Bulldogs each with 10, Collingwood with nine, and Essendon and Fitzroy each with eight.
Lachie Neale’s wife Julie kisses him on the cheek after the Lions midfielder took out the 2020 Brownlow count
Brownlow Medal Fast Facts
First awarded in 1924
Most medals – 3 (Haydn Bunton Sr, Fitzroy; Dick Reynolds, Essendon; Bob Skilton, South Melbourne; Ian Stewart, St Kilda/Richmond)
Most votes in a season – 36 (Dustin Martin, Richmond, 2017; Ollie Wines, Port Adelaide, 2021)
Youngest winner – 19 years, 91 days: Dick Reynolds (Essendon, 1934)
Oldest winner – 31 years, 238 days: Barry Round (South Melbourne, 1981)
Past 10 Winners
2023: Lachie Neale, Brisbane, 31 votes
2022: Patrick Cripps, Carlton, 29 votes
2021: Ollie Wines, Port Adelaide, 36
2020: Lachie Neale, Brisbane, 31
2019: Nat Fyfe, Fremantle, 33
2018: Tom Mitchell, Hawthorn, 28
2017: Dustin Martin, Richmond, 36
2016: Patrick Dangerfield, Geelong, 35
2015, Nat Fyfe, Fremantle, 31
2014, Matt Priddis, West Coast, 26
