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:

5. 2004

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Chris Judd of the West Coast Eagles poses after winning the Brownlow Medal during the Brownlow Medal Dinner at the Crown Casino on September 20, 2004 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Chris Judd of the West Coast Eagles poses after winning the Brownlow Medal during the Brownlow Medal Dinner at the Crown Casino on September 20, 2004 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Favourite: Warren Tredrea (Port Adelaide) Winner: Chris Judd (West Coast)

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