With the 2025 AFL finals only weeks away, the Brownlow race is heating up.
Big bags of goals, monster disposals numbers headlined the round, with several contenders stamping their authority as we approach the finish line.
Essendon vs St Kilda
In a game that was much closer than expected, Andrew McGrath stepped up in Zach Merrett’s absence with what might have been the game of his career.
35 disposals, 14 contested possessions, 6 clearances and 9 tackles in a gallant loss.
| 3. Andrew McGrath | 2. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera | 1. Mason Redman |
Fremantle vs Brisbane
In true Lions fashion, they bounced back from disappointment with a statement win.
Zac Bailey was the standout, gathering 28 disposals, booting 2 goals and winning 9 contested possessions to claim best on ground honours.
| 3. Zac Bailey | 2. Jaspa Fletcher | 1. 1. Hugh McCluggage |
Gold Coast vs GWS
The Giants again claimed the “Expansion Cup” with their midfield stars running the show.
Finn Callaghan (29 disposals, 8 clearances, 11 contested possessions) and Tom Green (29 disposals, 19 contested possessions, 8 clearances) dominated side by side, splitting the votes between them.
| 3. Finn Callaghan | 2. Tom Green | 1. Noah Anderson |
Carlton vs Port Adelaide
With Charlie Curnow sidelined, Harry McKay was back to his Coleman Medallist best.
He tied his career-high with 7 goals, while also collecting 21 disposals and 15 score involvements.
A dominant performance and certain three Brownlow votes.
| 3. Harry McKay | 2. George Hewett | 1. Patrick Cripps |
Hawthorn vs Melbourne
Jack Gunston turned back the clock with a vintage performance.
The veteran forward slotted 7 goals and looked closer to his peak than retirement – an easy 3 votes.
| 3. Jack Gunston | 2. Dylan Moore | 1. Connor Macdonald |
Adelaide vs Collingwood
In a nail-biting thriller, it was still the Brownlow favourite Nick Daicos who caught the eye.
He finished with 29 disposals, 14 contested possessions, 8 clearances and a clutch late goal to keep the Pies in it.
The umpires won’t miss him.
| 3. Nick Daicos | 2. Josh Worrell | 1. Jordan Dawson |
North Melbourne vs Richmond
Sheezel, Sheezyball, Sheezus – whatever you want to call him, Harry Sheezel had his fingerprints all over the footy.
He tied the AFL record with 54 disposals in one of the great stat-stuffing performances of all time.
Luke Davies-Uniacke wasn’t too far behind with 40 disposals, 17 contested possessions, 10 clearances and a goal.
| 3. Harry Sheezel | 2. Luke Davies-Uniake | 1. Tristian Xerri |
Sydney vs Geelong
Geelong continued to prove themselves the competition’s most reliable outfit, with another impressive win on the road.
Shaun Mannagh made the difference up forward, booting 3 goals from 19 touches and 9 score involvements.
Bailey Smith also kept himself firmly in the Brownlow race with 30 disposals, 14 contested possessions and over 500 metres gained.
| 3. Shaun Mannagh | 2. Bailey Smith | 1. Tom Stewart |
Western Bulldogs vs West Coast
As expected, the Bulldogs flexed their muscle, and their captain led the way.
Marcus Bontempelli dominated with 31 disposals, 15 contested possessions, 10 clearances and 2 goals – a trademark Bont performance and a lock for the three votes.
| 3. Marcus Bontempelli | 2. Ed Richards | 1. Tom Liberatore |
2025 AFL Brownlow Predictor Ladder:
| Player | Team | Votes |
| Noah Anderson | Gold Coast | 28 |
| Nick Daicos | Collingwood | 28 |
| Matt Rowell | Gold Coast | 27 |
| Tom Green | GWS | 26 |
| Bailey Smith | Geelong | 26 |
| Caleb Serong | Fremantle | 25 |
| Jordan Dawson | Adelaide | 25 |
| Max Holmes | Geelong | 24 |
| Hugh McCluggage | Brisbane | 24 |
| Zac Butters | Port Adelaide | 22 |
| Ed Richards | Western Bulldogs | 21 |
| Brodie Grundy | Sydney | 19 |
| Patrick Cripps | Carlton | 19 |
| Wanganeen-Milera | St Kilda | 19 |
| Finn Callaghan | GWS G | 19 |
| Andrew Brayshaw | Fremantle | 18 |
| Zach Merrett | Essendon | 18 |