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:

3. 2002

BRISBANE - SEPTEMBER 23: Simon Black of the Brisbane Lions celebrates winning the Brownlow Medal at the AFL Brownlow Medal presention at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia on September 23, 2002. (Photo by Darren England/Getty Images)
BRISBANE - SEPTEMBER 23: Simon Black of the Brisbane Lions celebrates winning the Brownlow Medal at the AFL Brownlow Medal presention at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia on September 23, 2002. (Photo by Darren England/Getty Images)

Favourite: Luke Darcy (Western Bulldogs) Winner: Simon Black (Brisbane Lions)

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