With the season entering its final third, the top contenders are separating from the pack — and several big names delivered standout performances in Round 18 of the 2025 AFL season.
From clutch goals to dominant midfield games, the Brownlow votes are starting to mean that much more.
Carlton vs Brisbane
Josh Dunkley claimed the inaugural Robert Walls Medal with a gutsy performance, racking up 28 disposals and 14 contested possessions.
A clear best-on-ground effort in a hard-fought contest.
| 3. Josh Dunkley | 2. Lachie Neale | 1. Will Ashcroft |
Gold Coast vs Collingwood
In one of the games of the round, it was Matt Rowell who led the Suns to a thrilling win.
With 28 disposals, 12 clearances and two goals, Rowell picks up the three votes.
Meanwhile, Noah Anderson continues his remarkable season — 28 disposals and a goal earn him another two votes and push him to the outright lead on our Brownlow leaderboard.
| 3. Matt Rowell | 2. Noah Anderson | 1. Josh Daicos |
Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide
Riley Thilthorpe broke through with a career-best six-goal performance to power the Crows to victory and secure three votes.
Marcus Bontempelli did all he could for the Dogs, collecting 37 disposals and 16 contested possessions to earn two.
| 3. Riley Thilthorpe | 2. Marcus Bontempelli | 1. Jordan Dawson |
GWS vs Geelong
Aaron Cadman continues to deliver on his promise, booting a career-high six goals in a big win over the Cats.
A statement game from the young forward locks in his three votes.
| 3. Aaron Cadman | 2. Finn Callaghan | 1. Tom Green |
Richmond vs Essendon
Richmond claimed their fourth win of the season behind another standout from Tim Taranto.
With 34 disposals and a goal, the Tigers midfielder was the difference and earns the maximum votes.
| 3. Tim Taranto | 2. Zach Merrett | 1. Archie Roberts |
Fremantle vs Hawthorn
Andrew Brayshaw did the heavy lifting again for Freo, with 29 disposals and a game-high 14 tackles, picking up three votes for his relentless effort.
Sam Switkowski also impacted the scoreboard with three goals from 16 disposals and earns two votes in a narrow win.
| 3. Andrew Brayshaw | 2. Sam Switkowski | 1. Caleb Serong |
Melbourne vs North Melbourne
Jake Melksham’s hot form continues, kicking another five goals and stamping his influence all over the contest.
A lock for the three votes here.
| 3. Jake Melksham | 2. Christian Petracca | 1. Bayley Fritsch |
St Kilda vs Sydney
Brodie Grundy continues to show why he’s one of the most important pieces in Sydney’s surge up the ladder.
Another commanding performance in the ruck — 20 disposals, a game-high in hitouts, and leading the clearance count — was a massive influence in the Swans’ win.
| 3. Brodie Grundy | 2. Marcus Windhager | 1. Errol Gulden |
Port Adelaide vs West Coast
Jason Horne-Francis produced one of his best all-round performances in Port colours, showing his full explosiveness and strength with 27 disposals and three goals in a dominant display.
| 3. Jason Horne-Francis | 2. Zak Butters | 1. Harley Reid |
2025 AFL Brownlow Predictor Ladder:
| Player | Team | Votes |
| Noah Anderson | Gold Coast | 22 |
| Caleb Serong | Fremantle | 21 |
| Nick Daicos | Collingwood | 20 |
| Tom Green | GWS | 20 |
| Zak Butters | Port Adelaide | 19 |
| Bailey Smith | Geelong | 18 |
| Jordan Dawson | Adelaide | 18 |
| Hugh McCluggage | Brisbane | 17 |
| Zach Merrett | Essendon | 17 |
| Matt Rowell | Gold Coast | 17 |
| Ed Richards | Western | 16 |
| Max Holmes | Geelong | 16 |
| Lachie Neale | Brisbane | 16 |