Round 9 delivered it all — a thrilling Showdown, a surprise draw in Tasmania, and some serious statements from Brownlow contenders, here’s how we see the Brownlow votes falling for the round.
Fremantle v Collingwood
Jamie Elliott continues his electric form, tying his career-best with 6 goals and climbing to 6th in the Coleman.
Jack Crisp delivered his highest-rated game ever, according to Champion Data, and Bobby Hill added 3 goals in a dominant forward-half performance by the Pies.
| 3. Jame Elliot | 2. Jack Crisp | 1. Bobby Hill |
St Kilda v Carlton
Harry McKay is well and truly back. His 3 goals and 19 disposals don’t fully reflect just how impactful he was, while Patrick Cripps once again led from the front with a game-high in clearances and contested possessions — prime Brownlow stats.
| 3. Harry McKay | 2. Patrick Cripps | 1. Rowan Marshall |
Melbourne v Hawthorn
James Worpel was everywhere in what may have been his best performance yet — 28 disposals, 14 contested possessions, and 3 centre clearances.
Rising Star contender Harvey Langford continues to impress, kicking 3 goals and earning himself the 2 votes.
| 3. James Worpel | 2. Harvey Langford | 1. Changkuoth Jiath |
Essendon v Sydney
Marvel Stadium saw disposal numbers fly, with Nic Martin (38), Andrew McGrath (35), and Zach Reid (27) all putting in strong cases.
But it was Martin’s poise and four-quarter consistency that likely gets him the 3 votes.
| 3. Nic Martin | 2. Andrew McGrath | 1. Zach Reid |
Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs
The Suns’ Darwin run rolls on, but the Dogs midfielders were best on ground.
Tom Liberatore filled the Treloar-sized hole in style, topping the game in disposals, clearances, centre clearances, and contested possessions — a textbook 3-vote display.
| 3. Tom Liberatore | 2. Ed Richards | 1. Noah Anderson |
Port Adelaide v Adelaide
Showdown 57 lived up to the hype, with the Crows now leading the ledger 29–28.
Despite the loss, Port skipper Connor Rozee was a standout and walked away with the Showdown Medal after another elite performance.
| 3. Connor Rozee | 2. Riley Thilthorpe | 1. Zak Butters |
Richmond v West Coast
The Tigers snagged their third win of the season, with Tim Taranto lighting it up in the first half — 19 disposals and a goal by halftime was enough to put him in prime Brownlow territory.
| 3. Tim Taranto | 2. Sam Banks | 1. Tom Lynch |
Geelong v GWS
The Giants love a trip to GMHBA, now winning five straight there. Jesse Hogan was unstoppable, booting 7 goals and collecting 22 disposals — easily the standout of the match.
| 3. Jesse Hogan | 2. Tom Green | 1. Max Holmes |
North Melbourne v Brisbane
A dramatic draw in Tassie, but Dayne Zorko looked vintage with a game-high 39 disposals to claim best-on-ground honours. Tristan Xerri’s dominance in the ruck earns him the 2 votes.
| 3. Dayne Zorko | 2. Tristian Xerri | 1. Josh Dunkley |
Tip of the Round
Tristan Xerri now leads North Melbourne’s vote count with 7 — a full 5 votes clear of the next closest Roo.
With wins likely to be scarce for North, he might’ve already done enough to hold top spot.
The question now: can anyone catch him, or will a dominant ruck campaign be enough to secure him the club’s Brownlow honours in a tough year?
Tristan Xerri Most North Melbourne Votes @ $3.00
2025 AFL Brownlow Predictor Ladder:
| Player | Teams | Votes |
| Connor Rozee | Port Adelaide | 12 |
| Bailey Smith | Geelong Cats | 12 |
| Zak Butters | Port Adelaide | 11 |
| Zach Merrett | Essendon | 11 |
| Lachie Neale | Brisbane Lions | 11 |
| Izak Rankine | Adelaide Crows | 11 |
| Tom Liberatore | Western Bulldogs | 10 |
| Jack Macrae | St Kilda | 10 |
| Tom Green | GWS GIANTS | 10 |
| Jordan Dawson | Adelaide Crows | 10 |