The build-up to the AFL 2025 Grand Final kicks off on Monday with the AFL's night of nights - the Brownlow Medal count.
The AFL's top players will head to Crown Melbourne to hear the vote-getters be named for every game this season, with the umpires giving out votes on a 3, 2, 1 system for each game.
Ahead of the night, Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos appears to be the early favourite, though Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson and Geelong recruit Bailey Smith will each make a strong case to snag the famous medal.
So, who's likely to poll best from your favourite club? We explore this question, using the results of Zero Hanger's 2025 AFL MVP as a guide.
Melbourne
Max Gawn
Gawn has continued to solidify his status as the greatest ruck of all time in 2025, and in a dour year for the Demons, his dominance in the craft will likely be respected come Monday night.
Taking advantage of Gawn's aerial threat is how Melbourne has been able to win games in 2025, as the big man averages just shy of seven per game in Demons wins this season. As a whole, he has averaged a career-high 20.7 disposals per game and 6.8 score involvements, which requires an increased role in scoring chains as the Demons turn to youth.
In terms of value, there's probably only a handful of players with more of it than Gawn in the league currently, so expect him to dominate the count for Melbourne on Monday night.
Who else?
Christian Petracca
Kysaiah Pickett
Jack Viney
