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:

4. 2003

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Mark Riccuito, Nathan Buckley and Adam Goodes with their Brownlow Medals during the AFL Brownlow Medal Count held at Crown Casino on September 22, 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Mark Riccuito, Nathan Buckley and Adam Goodes with their Brownlow Medals during the AFL Brownlow Medal Count held at Crown Casino on September 22, 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Favourite: Nathan Buckley (Collingwood) Winner: Nathan Buckley (Collingwood)/Adam Goodes (Sydney)/Mark Ricciuto (Adelaide)

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