From hosting the Brownlow Medal in 1998 ... 

... to 2018, Bruce McAvaney has been a regular fixture

Barry Mitchell - father of this year's favourite Tom - at the 1991 count.

Gary Ablett attending his first Brownlow Medal in 2004 with Lauren Phillips.

Ablett won his first 'Charlie' in 2009 and received a kiss from 2008 winner Adam Cooney 

Brodie Holland and Sarita Stella in the 'Sherrin dress' at the 2002 count.

Will Max Gawn join the late Jim Stynes as Melbourne ruckmen to win the award?

James Hird and wife Tania ahead of the 2004 Brownlow Medal. 


'Baby Bomber' Gavin Wanganeen was a surprise winner in 1993.

Brisbane teammates and winners Jason Akermanis (2001) and Simon Black (2002).

Brownlow royalty Chris and Rebecca Judd dazzle the red carpet every year.

AFL great Dermott Brereton at the 2006 count. 

Brendon and Alex Fevola on the red carpet in 2006. 

Rachel McLeod shows her support for husband Andrew in 2006. 

Mark Ricciuto celebrates his win in 2003.

A young Matthew Richardson with Merinda Jackson at the 1999 count.

Nathan Buckley and wife Tania at the 1999 count.

Robert Harvey is the last back-to-back winner in 1997-98. 

Demon Shane Woewodin was a shock winner in 2000. 

Mark Ricciuto, Nathan Buckley and Adam Goodes celebrate their rare three-way tie in 2003.

Eddie McGuire and Nathan Buckley in 2003...

... and again in 2017, 14 years on.

Joint winners Tony Lockett and John Platten in 1987.

2005 winner Ben Cousins with Samantha Druce.

2015 winner Nat Fyfe and 2016 winner Patrick Dangerfield.

Will Dustin Martin go back-to-back this year?