We’re officially into the back half of the season, and with that comes the rise of some serious Brownlow contenders.
Round 14 was packed with standout midfield performances, breakout games from emerging stars, and a shootout up north that delivered fireworks.
St Kilda vs Western Bulldogs
Ed Richards was everywhere for the Dogs in their win, finishing with 25 disposals, a game-high seven clearances, 15 contested possessions, nine inside 50s, 11 score involvements, and even chimed in with a goal.
An all-round display that’s sure to attract 3 votes.
| 3. Ed Richards | 2. Bailey Dale | 1. Sam Darcy |
Hawthorn vs Adelaide
With Sicily missing, it was Dylan Moore who stepped up in tough conditions, gathering 23 disposals, 11 contested possessions, five inside 50s, and laying a game-high 13 tackles in a gritty, low-scoring win for the Hawks.
| 3. Dylan Moore | 2. Josh Weddle | 1. Jarman Impey |
Brisbane vs GWS
The old footy saying “after 50 games, your apprenticeship is over” couldn’t have rung truer for Aaron Cadman in game 49 of his career.
The former No.1 pick stood tall with five goals, 19 disposals, and 13 marks in a breakout performance.
It was a tall forwards’ paradise, with Jesse Hogan (six goals) and Logan Morris (five goals) sharing the remaining votes in a shootout.
| 3. Aaron Cadman | 2. Jesse Hogan | 1. Logan Morris |
Essendon vs Geelong
Max Holmes continues his breakout season, producing the highest-rated game by any player this year according to Champion Data.
He racked up 36 disposals, eight clearances, 13 contested possessions, and capped it off with a goal in Geelong’s 95-point demolition job.
| 3. Max Holmes | 2. Jeremy Cameron | 1. Bailey Smith |
North Melbourne vs Fremantle
It was another midfield clinic from Serong and Brayshaw, combining for 67 disposals, 31 contested possessions, and 17 clearances between them.
It’s a coin toss for the top votes, but Serong just edges it with 5 extra disposals and a goal to his name.
| 3. Caleb Serong | 2. Andrew Brayshaw | 1. Harry Sheezel |
Port Adelaide vs Melbourne
Mitch Georgiades was too quick, too strong, and simply unstoppable for Melbourne’s defence, slotting a career-high 7 goals to comfortably take home the 3 votes.
| 3. Mitch Georgiades | 2. Jason Horne-Francis | 1. Connor Rozee |
West Coast vs Carlton
With Sam Walsh sidelined, George Hewett stepped up and produced one of his best performances of the season.
He led the game in disposals (35), contested possessions (17), clearances (7), and score involvements (9), doing it all in the middle to secure the top votes.
| 3. George Hewett | 2. Tom De Koning | 1. Adam Cerra |
Tip of the Round:
Caleb Serong is our Tip of the Round to win the Brownlow.
We now have him tied for most votes on 18 alongside Bailey Smith, but Serong is still at a big price in the market.
With Fremantle playing good footy and his form building, this is the time to get on.
2025 AFL Brownlow Predictor Ladder:
| Player | Team | Votes |
| Bailey Smith | Geelong | 18 |
| Caleb Serong | Fremantle | 18 |
| Jordan Dawson | Adelaide | 16 |
| Hugh McCluggage | Brisbane | 15 |
| Noah Anderson | Gold Coast | 15 |
| Tom Green | GWS | 15 |
| Max Gawn | Melbourne | 14 |
| Zak Butters | Port Adelaide | 14 |
| Connor Rozee | Port Adelaide | 14 |
| Ed Richards | Western Bulldogs | 14 |
| Zach Merrett | Essendon | 13 |
| Lachie Neale | Brisbane | 13 |
| Patrick Cripps | Carlton | 13 |
| Tristian Xerri | North Melbourne | 13 |
| Max Holmes | Geelong | 13 |
| Tom Liberatore | Western Bulldogs | 12 |
| Nick Daicos | Collingwood | 12 |