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:

7. 2006

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Adam Goodes of the Swans celebrates winning the 2006 Brownlow Medal during the Sydney Swans 2006 Brownlow Medal Dinner at the Hilton Hotel September 25, 2006 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images). (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Adam Goodes of the Swans celebrates winning the 2006 Brownlow Medal during the Sydney Swans 2006 Brownlow Medal Dinner at the Hilton Hotel September 25, 2006 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images). (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Favourite: Adam Goodes (Sydney) Winner: Adam Goodes

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