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.
Western Bulldogs
Marcus Bontempelli
Despite missing the first five games of the season, Bontempelli returned with a bang and has kept his foot on the throttle for the remaining 18 games of Footscray's 2025 season.
Those five missed games will admittedly keep the Bont out of contention for much of the count, but if a few votes fall in his favour despite some of the Bulldogs' tight losses in the back end of the season, he could sneak toward the podium.
Ed Richards and Tom Liberatore will likely steal some votes from Bontempelli, however, with the star midfielders playing an elite brand of football while the Dogs nursed Bont back to full health, so this intraclub race could be closer than anticipated.
Who else?
Ed Richards
Sam Darcy
Tom Liberatore
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