Gather Round brought high scores, highlight-reel goals, and plenty of players throwing their hats into the Brownlow ring.
Here’s how we saw the votes land:
Geelong v Adelaide
It’s two thumbs up for Bailey Smith after a standout opening night showing.
He racked up a game-high 35 disposals and kicked a goal to cap it off and Patrick Dangerfield wound back the clock with four goals in game-defining moments.
| 3. Bailey Smith | 2. Patrick Dangerfield | 1. Max Holmes |
Collingwood v Sydney
The Pies may have found a midfield mainstay in Ned Long.
The big-bodied onballer was a contested ball magnet, finishing with 17 contested possessions to put himself in line for top votes.
| 3. Ned Long | 2. Nick Daicos | 1. Steele Sidebottom |
North Melbourne v Gold Coast
Good luck stopping this Suns midfield.
They split the votes again after tearing apart North Melbourne, bringing their trio’s tally to 16 for the season.
Matt Rowell led the way, adding another 3 votes to his growing campaign.
| 3. Matt Rowell | 2. Touk Miller | 1. Noah Anderson |
Gold Coast Suns Most Brownlow Votes: Matt Rowell @ $1.80
Carlton v West Coast
Sam Walsh looked back to his best, collecting 37 disposals and 3 goals in a dominant performance.
George Hewett wasn’t far behind, finishing with 39 touches and a game-high 8 clearances to grab the 2 votes.
| 3. Sam Walsh | 2. George Hewett | 1. Patrick Cripps |
Brisbane v Western Bulldogs
Hugh McCluggage continues to shine in 2025, claiming another 3-vote performance to solidify his place at the heart of Brisbane’s midfield.
Lachie Neale remains as consistent as ever, picking up the 2 votes.
| 3. Hugh McCluggage | 2. Lachie Neale | 1. Eric Hipwood |
Melbourne v Essendon
The Bombers made the most of Melbourne’s loose defensive setup, with their midfield running riot.
Zach Merrett, Dylan Shiel, and Nic Martin combined for 95 disposals, controlling the tempo and slicing through the Dees all night.
| 3. Zach Merrett | 2. Dylan Shiel | 1. Nic Martin |
Richmond v Fremantle
Andrew Brayshaw did what he does best – winning the hard ball.
He was immense again with 31 disposals and 14 contested possessions in a dominant Fremantle win at Barossa Park.
| 3. Andrew Brayshaw | 2. Josh Treacy | 1. Jacob Hopper |
St Kilda v GWS Giants
Tom Green was typically reliable in another Giants win, but it was Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera who stood tall for the Saints with 24 touches and 3 goals.
Lachie Ash rounded things out with 33 classy disposals off half-back.
| 3. Tom Green | 2. Nasiah Waganeen-Milera | 1. Lachie Ash |
Port Adelaide v Hawthorn
In just his second week back, Zak Butters reminded everyone why he’s one of the most impactful mids in the comp.
His 33 disposals, 8 clearances, and 16 contested possessions led Port to a huge upset win over the Hawks and locked in the 3 votes.
| 3. Zak Butters | 2. Horne-Francis | 1. Connor Rozee |
Port Adelaide Most Brownlow Votes: Zak Butters @ $2.50
2025 AFL Brownlow Predictor Ladder
| PLAYER | TEAM | VOTES |
| Lachie Neale | Brisbane Lions | 8 |
| Zach Merrett | Essendon | 8 |
| Matt Rowell | Gold Coast SUNS | 8 |
| Bailey Smith | Geelong Cats | 8 |
| Jack Macrae | St Kilda | 7 |
| Caleb Serong | Fremantle | 7 |
| Hugh McCluggage | Brisbane Lions | 7 |
| Tom Green | GWS GIANTS | 6 |
| Izak Rankine | Adelaide Crows | 6 |
| Nick Daicos | Collingwood | 6 |
| Andrew Brayshaw | Adelaide Crows | 6 |