Brownlow Medal 2026 LIVE updates: Daicos, Bontempelli and Smith frontrunners to secure league’s finest and fairest

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An uncommon miss out on there for Nick Daicos. He is 15 votes after 7 rounds, however simply needed to choose 2nd finest to seasoned Scott Pendlebury, who landed the best-on-ground honours for their Anzac Day clash versus Essendon.

The leaders after 7 rounds: Nick Daicos 15, Harry Sheezel 12, Zak Butters and Bailey Smith both on 11.

8.44 pmWhat would you finish with $ 50,000?

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Conor McKenna’s Gaelic-influenced objective was extravagant(and not a fluke )and his quip about what he ‘d finish with the $ 50,000 prizemoney was remarkable.

His other half would wish to put it towards a home, however McKenna stated, “I ‘d purchase a horse “.

Gee, it’s a huge week currently for Brisbane’s Conor McKenna.

The Irishman has actually won the goal-of-the-year award for his fantastic soccer effort versus Collingwood throughout the year, which saw him guide a ball of the ground through the huge stick from a tight angle.

He wins from Bulldog Bailey Williams and Melbourne’s Kozzy Pickett.

“A little Gaelic abilities can be found in there, “McKenna stated after accepting the award. “A few of the young boys believed it was a fluke, however I did it once again on the weekend(versus Hawthorn), so I think not, actually.”

McKenna was then asked what he would finish with the cash prize:”If the spouse asks, it is most likely for your home. If it is me, I will most likely purchase a horse.”

8.40 pmForget the style and the count, here’s the essential bit …

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Forget the style and forget the Brownlow count since we’ve now gotten here to the most vital part of the night– the desserts!

Each table here at Crown has actually been served a plate of strawberry and lime cheesecakes in the shape of … yep, you thought it, Sherrins.

It’s early in the night( with oh a lot of rounds delegated count )however commentators are currently patiently advising individuals to stop talking throughout the broadcast.

Gamers are likewise being advised to attempt and remain in their seats.

Let’s see how the remainder of the night goes.

The scene at Crown Palladium.AFL Photos
8.35 pmBarracking for’the Bont ‘? You’re not alone

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I reckon lots of fans of all clubs are barracking for “the Bont”, who has actually spoken so happily about red-hot preferred Nick Daicos.

“He is presently the very best,” stated Marcus Bontempelli, who is most likely a)the early competitor to Daicos, and b )his only competitor as the AFL’s premier gamer in 2026.

Marcus Bontempelli and his other half Neila.Getty Images
8.31 pmThe noise of silence

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There was silence in the space when Andrew Dillon, at a rate of knots, read out Isaac Heeney’s name as a vote-getter in round 4.

There was an only clap when Heeney got 3 votes in round 5 for the Swans. Uncomfortable …

On a more favorable note, elegant Swan Charlie Curnow looked prepared for a function on Peaky Blinders thanks to his trendy choice to use a natty cap with his black tie match.

8.31 pmFavourites on the top early

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The count is going as anticipated up until now.

Nick Daicos has 10 votes from 4

video games (3 best-ons), while Bailey Smith, Marcus Bontempelli and Zak Butters each have 9.

Smith has actually surveyed in 3 successive video games

— versus Adelaide, Hawthorn and West Coast– to inject some early spice into procedures.
8.30 pmIt was constantly going to be uncomfortable

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It was constantly going to unpleasant and a bit uncomfortable.

Swans star midfielders Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner were prohibited from going to the Brownlow count after their night at the Pullman Hotel last month, in addition to 3 other gamers from the club.

The count has actually begun and Heeney

Fellow suspended colleague Riley Bice has actually likewise gotten votes.

8.26 pmNo votes, Nick Daicos

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Nick Daicos missed out on Collingwood’s round 4 loss to Brisbane. No votes. Not that he requires them.

He’s currently approximately 9 from 3 video games.

Bailey Smith has actually scored succeeding 3 votes to set sail after the weapon Magpie, while both Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner landed choose their part

in Sydney’s win over West Coast Eagles in round 4.

8.21 pmHird turns heads with his brand-new partner

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Essendon fantastic James Hird has actually been warmly gotten amongst the AFL neighborhood at the Brownlow count tonight.

The 1996 Brownlow medallist, who got here tonight with his trendy partner Natalie Young, has actually not participated in a Brownlow Medal night considering that 2012, when Jobe Watson won the AFL’s most significant specific award. It was later on removed him due to the drugs legend at the Bombers.

Tonight is something of an old-fashioned tough launch for Hird and Young, who have actually been together for a long time however up until tonight had actually not participated in a media-facing occasion together.

James Hird and partner Natalie Young show up for the Brownlow depend on Monday night.Getty Images

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