We’re now into the final stretch of the season, and the Brownlow Medal race continues to heat up.
The race for Charlie is well and truly on, with multiple players making big moves in Round 17 of the 2025 AFL season. From milestone games to breakout performances and the competition’s biggest names reminded us why they’re in the mix for footy’s highest individual honour.
North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs
In his milestone game, Tom Liberatore delivered one of the finest performances of his career. With 27 disposals, 16 contested possessions and two goals, Champion Data rated it as his best ever and he earns three Brownlow votes to match.
| 3. Tom Liberatore | 2. Ed Richards | 1. Aaron Naughton |
Carlton vs Collingwood
In front of a packed house for the AFL’s biggest rivalry, Nick Daicos rose to the occasion. Racking up 36 disposals and a goal, he now moves into a share of top spot on our Brownlow leaderboard.
| 3. Nick Daicos | 2. Scott Pendlebury | 1. Jamie Elliot |
West Coast vs GWS
After a quiet patch, Finn Callaghan bounced back in style. The young Giant dominated with a career-best 37 disposals and a goal, stamping his name all over this game and locking in the three votes.
| 3. Finn Callaghan | 2. Josh Kelly | 1. Tom Green |
Essendon vs Gold Coast
Noah Anderson continues his impressive season, staking a genuine claim in the Brownlow race. His 30 disposals, seven clearances and two goals were match-defining and enough to join the top tier of our leaderboard.
| 3. Noah Anderson | 2. Zach Merrett | 1. Sam Durham |
Geelong vs Richmond
Max Holmes continues to shine for the Cats, stuffing the stat sheet with 36 disposals, 12 contested possessions, four centre clearances and a goal. It was a complete game that secures best on ground. Gryan Miers also starred with 29 touches, the second-highest tally of his career.
| 3. Max Holmes | 2. Gryan Miers | 1. Jeremy Cameron |
Brisbane vs Port Adelaide
Zac Bailey turned on the jets and put on a clinic up forward. With 26 disposals and five goals, he was the standout on the night and a clear three-vote performance.
| 3. Zac Bailey | 2. Hugh McCluggage | 1. Lachie Neale |
St Kilda vs Hawthorn
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera was unstoppable, racking up a career-high 43 disposals and seven intercepts. His run, polish and influence made him the clear best player on the ground.
| 3. Nasiah Waganeen-Milera | 2. Max Hall | 1. Lloyd Meek |
Sydney vs Fremantle
Brodie Grundy is starting to look like his All-Australian self again. While 20 disposals and a goal may not leap off the page, his 12 clearances and 14 contested possessions highlight just how dominant he was in the middle.
| 3. Brodie Grundy | 2. Errol Gulden | 1. Chad Warner |
Adelaide vs Melbourne
Izak Rankine returned to form with a bang, kicking five goals and lifting the Crows to a 13-point win. His match-winning impact makes him the obvious choice for the three votes.
| 3. Izak Rankine | 2. Ben Keays | 1. Jack Viney |
2025 AFL Brownlow Predictor Ladder:
| Player | Team | Votes |
| Caleb Serong | Fremantle | 20 |
| Noah Anderson | Gold Coast | 20 |
| Nick Daicos | Collingwood | 20 |
| Tom Green | GWS | 19 |
| Bailey Smith | Geelong | 18 |
| Jordan Dawson | Adelaide | 17 |
| Zak Butters | Port Adelaide | 17 |
| Hugh McCluggage | Brisbane | 17 |
| Ed Richards | Western | 16 |
| Max Holmes | Geelong | 16 |
| Zach Merrett | Essendon | 15 |
| Tom Liberatore | Western | 15 |