Discover the best Brownlow Medal betting markets, expert tips, and key insights on how to make informed bets on the AFL’s best and fairest award.

Brownlow Medal Tips & Betting Advice

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The awarding of the AFL Brownlow Medal is one of the standout moments of the footy season as the league’s best and fairest players are honoured. It is a tradition like no other, setting the AFL apart from most other sporting competitions around the world as it places equal emphasis on both on-field excellence and sportsmanship.

Here at Bettingpro.com.au, our expert writers have come together to explain what makes this award so unique, as well as how players become eligible to win it. We’ve also explored the best Brownlow Medal markets and provided tips on making an informed bet on who could be crowned the best and fairest of them all.

Brownlow Medal Odds

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Keep up to date with the latest Brownlow Medal betting odds throughout the season with a look at the markets after each round of the season.

Check out the latest 2025 Brownlow Medal odds.

Bookies also run Team Betting markets, letting you bet on who’ll rack up the most votes for each club, making the Brownlow Medal odds even more engaging.

How the Brownlow Medal Works

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The Charles Brownlow Medal, more commonly known as the Brownlow Medal, is awarded to the fairest and best player in the Australian Football League (AFL) every season.

The AFL’s umpires are the gatekeepers to this award as they cast their votes after each game throughout

the season. The totals are then revealed on Brownlow Medal night which is held five days before the AFL Grand Final.

More specifically, after every home-and-away game, the four field umpires—excluding the boundary and goal umpires—confer to decide the three standout players. They award 3 votes to the best on ground, 2 votes to the next best, and 1 vote to the third. On Brownlow night, all the votes are tallied up, and the player with the highest total claims the medal—provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

As the Brownlow Medal places a strong emphasis on sportsmanship, any player who receives a suspension during the regular season is automatically ineligible to win the award. Furthermore, the medal can be rescinded if a player is found to have violated the rules, even after the award has been presented. In other words, it can be retrospectively taken away if the player’s conduct is deemed to have breached the standards expected by the AFL.

While it’s rare, a tie can occur in the Brownlow Medal race if two or more players finish with the same highest number of votes. In this event, they are all crowned joint winners as there’s no countback system to break the tie.

Betting on the Brownlow Medal

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You have the opportunity to bet on more than just the outright winner of the Brownlow Medal, with a range of extensive markets available for this iconic award. Here’s a rundown of the different Brownlow Medal bets you can place:

Winner: Bet on who you think will win the Brownlow Medal
Example: Back Patrick Cripps to win the Brownlow Medal.

Exacta/Trifecta: Predict the top two or top three finishers in the vote count
Example: Pick Clayton Oliver and Patrick Cripps to finish 1st and 2nd in the vote count (Exacta).

Top 3 and Top 5: Bet on a player finishing in the top 3 or 5 of the vote count
Example: Bet that Jack Steele will finish in the top 3.

Top Team Votes: Choose which player will get the most votes for each AFL team
Example: Back Marcus Bontempelli to top the Western Bulldogs votes.

Head-to-Heads: Bet on which of two players will receive more votes
Example: Back Christian Petracca to get more votes than Nat Fyfe in the count.

How to Choose the Right Brownlow Medal Bet

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Understanding the dynamics of the season, as well as the form and temperament of the players, can all play a crucial role in helping you make an informed decision when betting on the Brownlow Medal.

Consider Player Form and Consistency

The first thing to look out for is players who consistently perform at a high level as they are more likely to collect votes in multiple matches. For instance, players like Patrick Cripps and Lachie Neale have demonstrated their ability to play a significant role week in and week out as they influence the outcome of a match.

Team Performance Can Affect Voting

While individual brilliance is key, team performance often influences Brownlow voting. The bottom line is that players on winning teams tend to attract more votes. Therefore, a player from a top-performing team, such as the premiership contenders, might have an advantage. Essentially, you’re looking out for talismanic players in teams in the running to win the flag.

Review Historical Trends

Looking at past Brownlow Medal trends can provide valuable insight into potential voting patterns. For example, history shows us that midfielders typically have the best chance of winning due to their high involvement in the game. Put differently, they’re the players the umpires are watching the most.

Firm but Fair: The Need for Sportsmanship

To win the Brownlow Medal, players must not only be the best but also the fairest. While on-field brilliance is essential, the medal also rewards sportsmanship, meaning any potential winner must maintain discipline throughout the season. Ultimately, players who let aggression or misconduct get the better of them will lose out. It’s a reminder that the Brownlow is as much about character as it is about skill.

Brownlow Medal Betting FAQs

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What are the main Brownlow Medal bets?

The main bets include the winner, exacta/trifecta, top 3/top 5, top team votes, and head-to-heads.

Can I bet on Brownlow odds all season?

Yes, bookmakers offer ongoing odds throughout the season.

Can a suspended player win the Brownlow Medal?

No, players suspended during the season are ineligible.

Can there be a tie in the Brownlow Medal?

Yes, if two or more players finish with the same highest number of votes, they are joint winners.

Brownlow Medal Winners

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Note: The following table includes Brownlow Medal winners since the AFL was formed in 1990.

Year	Player	Team	Votes
1990	Tony Liberatore	Footscray	18
1991	Jim Stynes	Melbourne	25
1992	Scott Wynd	Footscray	20
1993	Gavin Wanganeen	Essendon	18
1994	Greg Williams	Carlton	30
1995	Paul Kelly	Sydney	21
1996	James Hird Michael Voss	Essendon Brisbane Bears	21
1997	Robert Harvey	St Kilda	26
1998	Robert Harvey	St Kilda	32
1999	Shane Crawford	Hawthorn	28
2000	Shane Woewodin	Melbourne	24
2001	Jason Akermanis	Brisbane Lions	23
2002	Simon Black	Brisbane Lions	25
2003	Mark Ricciuto Nathan Buckley Adam Goodes	Adelaide Collingwood Sydney	22
2004	Chris Judd	West Coast	30
2005	Ben Cousins	West Coast	20
2006	Adam Goodes	Sydney	26
2007	Jimmy Bartel	Geelong	29
2008	Adam Cooney	Western Bulldogs	24
2009	Gary Ablett Jr	Geelong	30
2010	Chris Judd	Carlton	30
2011	Dane Swann	Collingwood	34
2012	Sam Mitchell Trent Cotchin	Hawthorn Richmond	26
2013	Gary Ablett Jr	Gold Coast	28
2014	Matt Priddis	West Coast	28
2015	Nat Fyfe	Fremantle	31
2016	Patrick Dangerfield	Geelong	35
2017	Dustin Martin	Richmond	36
2018	Tom Mitchell	Hawthorn	28
2019	Nat Fyfe	Fremantle	33
2020	Lachie Neale	Brisbane	31
2021	Ollie Wines	Port Adelaide	36
2022	Patrick Cripps	Carlton	29
2023	Lachie Neale	Brisbane	31
2024	Patrick Cripps	Carlton	45

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