Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield is the red hot favourite to take out this year's Brownlow Medal, at just $1.22.

But history suggests favourites do not always win the coveted award.

Since 2000, only seven favourites have taken Charlie home on Brownlow night.

Of the 16 years in question, West Coast's Matthew Priddis was the winner with the longest odds, at $41 prior to the count.

See which favourites have won the Brownlow since the year 2000:

10. 2009

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Gary Ablett Jnr of the Gold Coast laughs at AFL House on September 24, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Ablett won the 2013 AFL Brownlow medal last night. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Favourite: Gary Ablett (Geelong) Winner: Gary Ablett

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