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:

8. 2007

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Geelong Cats player Jimmy Bartel greets fans during a Geelong Cats AFL Premiership Celebration day at Skilled Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Geelong Cats player Jimmy Bartel greets fans during a Geelong Cats AFL Premiership Celebration day at Skilled Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

Favourite: Gary Ablett (Geelong) Winner: Jimmy Bartel (Geelong)

JOIN THE DISCUSSION