Five straight days of footy over Easter gave us upsets, thrillers, and some massive individual performances. Here is how we saw the Brownlow votes:
Brisbane v Collingwood
The Daicos brothers were everywhere in a huge win over the reigning premiers, combining for 68 disposals and two goals — putting the ‘who are the better brothers?’ debate to rest, at least for now.
| 3. Nick Daicos | 2. Josh Daicos | 2. Steele Sidebottom |
North Melbourne v Carlton
George Hewett continues to be Carlton’s most consistent player in 2025.
He dominated with game-highs in disposals, clearances, and contested possessions in a comprehensive win over a struggling North side.
| 3. George Hewett | 2. Adam Cerra | 1. George Waldlaw |
West Coast v Essendon
Peter Wright dragged the Bombers over the line with 5 goals in a clutch performance.
Nic Martin played a key support role, racking up 26 disposals and hitting the scoreboard with a goal.
| 3. Peter Wright | 2. Nic Martin | 1. Elijah Hewett |
Melbourne v Fremantle
Against his potential future club, Kysaiah Pickett delivered a statement game — five goals and 24 touches in a match-winning effort.
Max Gawn was dominant in the ruck, giving the Dees every chance late.
| 3. Kysaiah Pickett | 2. Max Gawn | 1. Jack Viney |
Adelaide v GWS
In a low-scoring grind with no clear standout, Jordan Dawson and Izak Rankine were the Crows’ best, doing just enough to edge out the Giants.
| 3. Jordan Dawson | 2. Izak Rankine | 1. Tom Green |
Richmond v Gold Coast
In the upset of the round, Tim Taranto put the team on his back with game-highs in disposals, contested possessions, and centre clearances — plus a goal to seal the three votes.
Down back, Nick Vlastuin was unpassable with 13 marks and 15 intercepts.
| 3. Tim Taranto | 2. Nick Vlaustin | 1. Touk Miller |
Tim Taranto Most Team Votes @ $1.80
Sydney v Port Adelaide
Zak Butters and Connor Rozee might just be the best duo in the league right now.
They combined for 54 disposals in another big away win — a result that could mark a turning point in Port’s season after back-to-back upsets.
| 3. Zak Butters | 2. Connor Rozee | 1. Willie Rioli |
Western Bulldogs v St Kilda
No signs of rust from Marcus Bontempelli in his return — 30 disposals and two goals in a commanding captain’s performance that locked in the top votes.
| 3. Marcus Bontempelli | 2. Tom Liberatore | 1. Matthew Kennedy |
Geelong v Hawthorn
Karl Amon stood tall in a tight Easter Monday loss, providing spark and run all game.
Meanwhile, Bailey Smith continues to prove he’s the recruit of the year, backing up his early-season form with another big performance.
| 3. Karl Amon | 2. Bailey Smith | 1. Jai Newcombe |
Bailey Smith Most Team Votes @ $2.20
2025 AFL Brownlow Predictor Ladder
| PLAYER | TEAM | VOTES |
| Bailey Smith | Geelong Cats | 10 |
| Nick Daicos | Collingwood | 9 |
| Lachie Neale | Brisbane Lions | 8 |
| Zach Merrett | Essendon | 8 |
| Matt Rowell | Gold Coast SUNS | 8 |
| Izak Rankine | Adelaide Crows | 8 |
| Jordan Dawson | Adelaide Crows | 8 |
| Tom Green | GWS GIANTS | 7 |
| Jack Macrae | St Kilda | 7 |
| Caleb Serong | Fremantle | 7 |
| Hugh McCluggage | Brisbane Lions | 7 |
| Tom Liberatore | Western Bulldogs | 7 |
| Connor Rozee | Port Adelaide | 7 |
| Zak Butters | Port Adelaide | 7 |