The AFL has changed the date of this year's Brownlow Medal count, originally due to be held on Monday, September 19, due to the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

The count will now be held a day earlier on Sunday, September 18.

While the count is traditionally held on a Monday night, the AFL are set to shift the date to ensure it doesn't coincide with the funeral of the late Queen out of respect.

“We have had a lot of practice over the last two years at being agile when needed and I want to thank the Seven Network, Crown Melbourne and all our partners for being so accommodating with this decision. It’s the right one, and we’re incredibly glad to have their support.”  AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan said.

“In the lead up to the Toyota AFL Grand Final, the Brownlow is the AFL’s night of nights, and we look forward to celebrating the medal count accordingly on the Sunday night.”

The count is set to get underway at 7:00pm AEST.