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Betfair’s unique Brownlow Medal predictor offers game-by-game analysis and vote predictions for every round of the 2024 AFL premiership season. Part 2 covers rounds 18 to 12.

ROUND 18 | PREDICTED VOTES

Gryan Miers was exceptional in the Cats win over the Pies, winning an equal team high- 27 disposals, 9 score involvements, equal team high- 12 contested and kicking a goal to continue his brilliant form this season.

Patrick Dangerfield made a massive impact with 10 inside 50s (game high), 639 meters gained (team high) and 6 clearances from just 22 disposals.

Breakout Cat- Max Holmes impressed once again with an equal team high- 27 disposals, taking 10 marks and making 511 meters for his side

James Sicily was the hero for the Hawks in a low scoring match, booting 3 goals in a move up front that inspired a massive upset and keeping them in the finals hunt.

Connor Nash was crucial in the midfield, winning a game high- 13 contested possessions and 10 clearances from his 21 disposals.

James Worpel won an equal game high- 24 disposals and a game high- 8 inside 50s in a low disposal match and should be rewarded by the umpires.

Errol Gulden leapfrogged up to second place on the Brownlow Leaderboard with another brilliant performance without Isaac Heeney to contend for his votes this round. The classy Swan looks the most likely to challenge Cripps with his consistent form and as a proven vote getter- polling 27 votes last season. Errol will poll either 2 or 3 against the Roos with 41 disposals, 13 contested, 15 inside 50s and 15 score involvements- all game highs.

Chad Warner was back to his best and will be entrenched in the top-10 of the Brownlow Leaderboard with his 31-disposal game, kicking 2 goals and being involved in 14 scores.

Tom Papley was brilliant with 4 goals from 19 disposals in one of his best games of the season.

Jamarra Ugle- Hagan stood up in a massive win for the Bulldogs, booting 4 goals and taking 6 marks to make up his 20 disposals. 13 of his 20 touches led to scores.

Bailey Dale has put his hand up for another All-Australian jacket with another standout game, winning a game high- 31 disposals at 80% efficiency, 638 meters gained, as well as 7 intercept possessions and a goal.

Despite the 14-point loss, Patrick Cripps tried his best to drag the Blues over the line and is likely to be rewarded by the umpires. The 2021 Brownlow Medallist had 28 disposals, game high- 15 contested and 11 clearances and booted 2 goals.

Rory Laird was a standout in the Crows victory, at his best winning plenty of the ball and putting on plenty of defensive pressure. Laird finished with a game high- 31 disposals and 13 tackles, to go with 11 contested and 7 clearances.

Skipper- Jordan Dawson impressed with 26 disposals, 9 tackles, 10 contested, 5 clearances and a team high- 562 meters gained.

Ben Keays battled hard with an equal game high- 16 contested possessions and 8 inside 50s, won 24 disposals, had 8 tackles and kicked a goal.

Nic Martin was brilliant in the Dons loss, booting 4 goals from 26 disposals, leading the match for score involvements with 9 and taking 9 marks.

Ed Langdon won a game high- 31 disposals and 13 contested possessions as well as a goal and taking 8 marks, working hard in the Demons upset victory.

With Christian Petracca out of the side, Trent Rivers has stepped up with increased responsibilities, winning 29 disposals, equal game high- 13 contested and a game high- 8 clearances.

Noah Anderson was once again in the Suns bests in a home game victory, picking up 29 disposals, a game high- 16 contested, 11 clearances, 8 inside 50s and kicking a goal, storming into the top-10 of the Brownlow Leaderboard.

Sam Flanders was brilliant in the midfield once again, winning a game high- 30 disposals and 11 score involvements which included a goal.

Zak Butters won a game high- 35 disposals, 8 score involvements and 554 meters gained, taking 12 marks and kicked a goal.

Toby Greene struck early and secured the win for the Giants with 4 goals from 17 disposals, with 10 score involvements- a performance we're more used to seeing from the 2023 All-Australian captain.

Tom Green was at his best in the midfield, winning a game high- 37 disposals and 17 contested possessions as well as 7 tackles.

Lachie Whitfield continued his impressive season playing mostly off the back-half, winning 35 disposals, taking 12 marks and controlling the game for the Giants.

Lachie Neale has made a late run up the Brownlow leaderboard with back-to-back best on ground performances, kicking 2 goals and leading all players for disposals (34), contested possessions (19), clearances (13), score involvements (10) and tackles (9).

Hugh McCluggage was at his best with 32 disposals, 6 marks, 6 tackles, 10 contested, game high- 575 meters gained and a team high- 7 inside 50s.

Tim Kelly was brilliant in keeping the Eagles in striking distance of the top-4 Lions, winning 29 disposals, an equal game high- 7 inside 50s and kicking a goal.

ROUND 17 | PREDICTED VOTES

Zach Merrett inspired a massive Essendon upset that proved they may be the real deal in season 2024, with the Bombers skipper picking up 30 disposals (equal team high), 10 contested, 15 score involvements (15) and kicking a goal to surge up the Brownlow leaderboard.

Jye Caldwell impressed again in the midfield with 30 disposals, a team high- 14 contested possessions and 8 clearances as well as kicking a goal. Should get the recognition this week in a Bombers victory.

Despite the 2-goal loss, Jack Crisp caught the eye with 3 goals in a row to go with 24 touches, 11 contested and 510 meters gained.

Harry Sheezel's move to the midfield has been a massive success, with the Rising Star winner picking up 35 disposals and a goal as well as leading the match for contested possessions (14) and clearances (10).

Luke Davies- Uniacke continued his great form and is always a strong chance to poll in the rare Kangaroos victories. The classy midfielder had 30 disposals, 9 clearances, 12 contested and a goal.

Colby McKercher played the best game of his short career, leading the match for disposals with 37 and meters gained with 666.

Connor Rozee was sensational from the get-go, collecting 18 of his 36 disposals in the opening term. The Power skipper also picked up equal game high- 14 contested possessions, 7 inside 50s, 8 tackles and kicked a goal.

Zak Butters made maximum impact from his short amount of game time, having 33 disposals, 10 marks, 8 score involvments and a goal in 65% game time.

Mitch Georgiades had his best game in a long time, booting 5 goals and taking 9 marks.

Brownlow Medallist- Ollie Wines did well with 30 disposals, 12 contested possessions, game high- 9 clearances and 12 score involvements which included a goal.

Geelong gave Hawthorn a reality check with a 51-point win at home, with their stars playing up to their best standard once again.

Jeremy Cameron looked dangerous all match and finished on 19 disposals, 13 of which turned into scores- including 4 goals from his own boot.

Tom Stewart was back to his best with a game high- 26 disposals, taking 11 marks and being involved in 10 scores and still doing his work behind the ball with an equal game high- 8 intercept possessions.

Mitch Duncan impressed with 25 disposals, 10 marks and also doing his bit on the other end with an equal game high- 8 intercept possessions as well.

There was a plethora of players to pick from in this high scoring match, with stars winning plenty of the ball and kicking bags of goals.

Jesse Hogan was back to the form that saw him leading the Coleman Medal at the start of the season, booting 5 goals from 15 disposals, taking 9 marks with 6 of them coming from contested situations.

Tom Green was at his ball winning best with an equal game high- 33 touches to go with 14 contested, 6 clearances, 6 inside 50s and a goal.

Harry McKay was doing his bit up the other end with 5 goals after Charlie Curnow was being well held to 1 goal from 8 disposals.

Patrick Cripps tried his best to drag his side over the line with 33 disposals (equal game high), 21 contested (game high), 11 clearances (equal game high) and 2 goals.

Callan Ward booted 2 goals and had 12 contested possessions from his 30 disposals in a vintage display from the Giants veteran.

Andrew Brayshaw played one of his best games of the season, winning a game high- 35 disposals and an equal game high- 10 score involvements including a goal, as well as having 8 marks and 8 tackles.

Josh Treacy had a career best game with 5 goals from 16 disposals as well as taking 9 marks.

Hayden Young's impressive season continues with a game high- 8 inside 50s and an equal game high- 10 score involvements from his 24 disposals, to go with his 7 tackles and 2 goals.

In a match where the Demons big names- Clayton Oliver, Max Gawn and Jack Viney- didn't have a major impact on the match, it was their lesser lights that fired shots on their way to a 54-point win over West Coast.

Trent Rivers was the Demons leading ball getter with 29 touches, also winning the most clearances of any Melbourne player with 7 to go with 9 score involvements and 9 marks.

Jacob Van Rooyen played his best game of the season with an equal career high- 4 goals for the match as well as 9 marks, 14 disposals and a game high- 10 score involvements.

Caleb Windsor stood out in a match without many huge ball winners, picking up 25 disposals (2nd most on the ground) and 7 score involvements including a goal.

Jack Steele was crucial in the midfield in the Saints massive upset over the Swans, leading the match for contested possessions with 14, having an equal game high- 28 disposals as well as 7 tackles and 7 marks.

Mattaes Phillipou proved his worth to the side, picking up 26 disposals, game high- 7 inside 50s, 10 score involvements, 714 meters gained and kicking a goal.

Rowan Marshall stretched the Swans in defence and battled hard with Brodie Grundy to finish with 16 disposals, 7 marks, 20 hitouts and 2 goals.

Lachie Neale was at his very best against the Crows and proved why he has been a 2x Brownlow Medallist, picking up 36 disposals, 18 contested, 10 clearances- all of which are game highs- and 3 goals!

Josh Dunkley was brilliant as Neale's partner in crime, picking up 35 disposals, 9 clearances, 14 contested and a goal.

Rory Laird was the best for the Crows in their narrow loss, having 27 disposals, 10 contested and 7 clearances.

Round 16 Brownlow Votes and Article

Three of the Lions on-ballers picked up their games after half time to inspire a Brisbane comeback, with Hugh McCluggage, Josh Dunkley and Lachie Neale all having 19 disposals each in the second half.

Hugh McCluggage had 28 disposals, 12 contested, 7 score involvements and kicked the winning goal. Josh Dunkley was his usual self through the middle with a game high- 32 disposals, 12 marks, 10 tackles, and team high- 14 contested possessions and 7 clearances.

Lachie Neale was busy with 29 touches, 9 marks, 12 contested and 6 clearances which ranked highly amongst the winning side.

Kysiaiah Pickett was the best for the Demons in a close loss with a 5-goal haul.

The Bulldogs didn't have it all their way as they usually do against the Kangaroos, but Brownlow Medal fancy- Marcus Bontempelli was still doing as he pleased and is a lock for another 3-votes. The Doggies skipper had game high- 35 disposals, 11 clearances, 20 contested possessions, 7 inside 50s and 647 meters gained!

Harry Sheezel's impact in the midfield has been immense this season, picking up 27 disposals, 5 clearances and kicking a goal.

Tom Liberatore is a chance to get in the votes with not many players having big disposal numbers. The Bulldogs barometer had 25 disposals (2nd highest of any Bulldog), 9 contested, kicked a goal and had 2 assists.

Caleb Serong was very busy early as the Dockers gave the Swans a much-needed wake up call, with the reigning Dockers Best and Fairest picking up 23 disposals, 12 contested, 1 goal and lead the game with 8 clearances and 9 score involvements.

Nick Blakey was providing plenty of dash from defence with game high- 32 disposals, 10 marks, 755 meters gained, 9 intercept possessions and a goal.

Luke Ryan was the leading disposal winner for the Dockers with 26, using the ball at 89% efficiency and took 8 marks.

Sam Flanders played an excellent game now that he's in the midfield, picking up 33 disposals, 6 clearances, game high- 15 contested possessions and kicking a goal.

Noah Anderson was sensational with a game high- 39 disposals, 6 clearances, 13 contested possessions and 8 score involvements.

Despite the loss for the Pies, Nick Daicos is still a chance for the votes with 32 disposals, game high- 691 meters gained, 9 score involvements, 2 score involvements and 2 goals- one of which he had three disposals in the chain, sidestepped a Suns player and kicked truly.

Izak Rankine was back to his best in the Crows victory, picking up 27 disposals, game high- 6 clearances, 8 inside 50s, team high- 14 contested possessions and kicking 2 goals. Could be the key to a few more Adelaide victories and shake up the top-8.

Ben Keays got very involved forward of centre with a game high- 10 score involvements which included 2 goals. Keays had a well-rounded match with 21 touches, 8 tackles (game high), 11 contested possessions (ranked 3rd of all Adelaide players).

Despite the loss to the Giants, Lachie Whitfield's impact on the match was immense, leading the match with 41 disposals and 12 marks as well as 564 meters gained.

Jack Bowes impressed in the Cats 45-point win against the Bombers, leading all Cats players with 26 disposals and 8 inside 50s to go with 7 tackles, 10 contested possessions and a goal.

Oliver Dempsey has put his hand up as one of the Rising Star favourites with another big performance, kicking 2 goals, 2 assists and having 7 inside 50s from his 25 disposals.

After a few big games in a row, Jye Caldwell gets in the votes for his individual efforts in a match with low disposal and goal tallies. Caldwell led all players for disposals (32), clearances (12), contested possessions (18) and tackles (12).

With Connor Rozee and Zak Butters both having quiet games in terms of disposals by their lofty standards, Jason Horne- Francis was the standout in the Power's 2-point victory. The former no. 1 Draft Pick had a team high 28 disposals, with 10 of them contested as well as 1 goal and 9 score involvements.

Jack Sinclair was at his best in a close loss, leading the match for disposals (31), as well as having 8 intercept possessions and 10 marks.

Rowan Marshall had a big impact in the forward half with 3 goals to go with his 18 disposals, 10 hitouts, 9 marks and 7 score involvements.

Patrick Cripps has jumped up to become the leader of the Brownlow Medal Leaderboard with a captain's knock against one of the Blues biggest rivals in Richmond. The 2021 Brownlow Medallist was a standout with 40 disposals, 17 contested, 14 clearances, 9 inside 50s and a goal! With less players stealing his votes than Isaac Heeney (with Errol Gulden, Chad Warner, Brodie Grundy etc.) and as a proven vote getter (career high Brownlow tallies of 29, 26 and 20 votes), Cripps is a great back at this stage of the season.

Sam Walsh is Crippa's only teammate that may steal votes on a weekly basis, however, in this case he is a strong chance for the 2 votes. Walsh picked up 26 disposals, had 10 tackles, 11 score involvements and kicked 2 goals.

Orazio Fantasia played his best game in the navy blue, booting a game high- 4 goals from 13 disposals.

The Hawks on-ballers took full control of the match against the Eagles, and it will be a toss up between who will get the major or minor votes.

Jai Newcombe was brilliant on the inside for the Hawks, leading the charge with a game high- 33 disposals, 8 inside 50s and 15 contested possessions

2019 Best and Fairest- James Worpel was at his in and under best, collecting game high 11 clearances, 11 score involvements as well as 28 disposals and 14 contested.

Dylan Moore continued his strong form that could see him pick up an All-Australian blazer at the end of the year with another eye-catching game that saw him have 29 disposals, 2 goals and 12 marks.

ROUND 15 | PREDICTED VOTES

Patrick Cripps leap frogged Nick Daicos into second place on the leaderboard with a quintessential Captain's knock, having a game high- 41 disposals, 14 clearances to go with 18 contested possessions.

Sam Walsh was busy as always, with 33 disposals, 9 clearances, game high- 8 inside 50s, 640 meters gained and a goal.

Charlie Curnow feasted out on the Cats once again with a bag of 5 goals that has given him a healthy lead in the Coleman Medal race.

Tom De Koning's brilliant form has stayed strong as ever, with 25 disposals, 7 clearances, 6 tackles, 34 hitouts, game high- 20 contested and a direct goal kicked on his brother.

It was vintage Lachie Neale through the middle for the Lions, with the 2x Brownlow Medallist winning a game high- 37 disposals, 10 clearances and 18 contested possessions, with his disposals making an impact with 11 score involvements.

Eric Hipwood was damaging in the front half with 3 goals from 16 disposals and took 10 marks.

Oscar McInerney booted a career high- 3 goals in a monster performance in the ruck, winning 31 hitouts, 8 clearances, 15 contested and 18 disposals for the match.

Errol Gulden shot up the Brownlow leaderboard after winning his third straight Brett Kirk medal, picking up a game high- 41 disposals, taking 12 marks, and making a game high- 973 meters for his side as well as kicking a goal. As a proven vote getter, placing 4th in last seasons Brownlow count, he could easily outpoll current favourite Isaac Heeney.

James Rowbottom played the best game of his career, winning 32 disposals, game high- 11 clearances and 20 contested possessions. He should get the recognition he deserves this round after going under the radar as a role player for majority of his games.

Brodie Grundy continued his brilliant form with 28 touches, 31 hitouts and 4 clearances from the ruck.

Tom Green was the best for the losing Giants, picking up 35 disposals, 8 marks, and a team high- 15 contested possessions.

With Christian Petracca out of the side, Jack Viney stepped up in the middle with a team high- 25 disposals, doing plenty of heavy lifting with game high- 12 clearances and 19 contested possessions.

Luke Davies- Uniacke was sensational once again as the Kangaroos got close to the Demons, winning 8 clearances from his game high- 31 disposals as well as kicking a goal.

Harry Sheezel continues to excel in his move up the ground, kicking 2 goals and making a game high- 624 meters from 27 disposals.

Zach Merrett looms a dark horse in this years Brownlow race, with the Bombers skipper having 28 disposals with great effect (89% efficiency), having 5 direct goal assists and booting a goal of his own.

Jake Stringer's full preseason has paid off, with the powerful forward booting 5 goals from 20 disposals and taking 10 marks.

Sam Durham was crucial through the middle with a game high- 29 disposals and 10 inside 50s to go with 5 clearances and game high- 13 contested possessions.

Hayden Young was a revelation in the front half of the ground after starting his career as a defender, booting 3 goals from 24 disposals and being involved in a game high- 12 score involvements.

Andrew Brayshaw was at his ball hunting best with a team high- 32 disposals, with 14 contested possessions, 10 score involvements, laying 8 tackles and kicking a goal.

Caleb Serong partnered well with Brayshaw, having 29 disposals, 7 tackles and 14 contested as well.

Sam Darcy played his best individual game of the season, posting 20 disposals, 39 hitouts, game high- 12 clearances and kicking a goal and doing majority of the work in the ruck.

ROUND 14 | PREDICTED VOTES

Dayne Zorko seems to be getting better with age, with the 5 x Best and Fairest picking up a team high- 30 disposals and game high- 13 intercept possessions and 755 meters gained, making an impact forward of center with 9 of his disposals leading to scores.

Joe Daniher seemed to do as he pleased, booting 5 goals in the Lions 20-point win, taking 12 marks on his way to 20 disposals- big numbers for a key forward.

The pick of the midfielders for the Lions was the highly touted Hugh McCluggage who had 26 disposals (the second most of any Brisbane player), kicking 2 goals and being involved in a game high- 12 scores.

Marcus Bontempelli may have fallen short of a Brownlow on multiple occasions, but he was still able to solidify his status as the best player in the game with this weekendsperformances. Coming off a week with no training due to the flu, the Bont came out and had 30 disposals, 8 inside 50s and 3 goals to lock in another 3 votes.

Tom Liberatore was back to his old tricks with 28 tough disposals that involved game highs in contested possessions (15) and clearances (10)

Recruit- Lachlan Bramble has been a welcome addition from the Hawks and played brilliantly with 30 disposals, 662 meters gained and kicking a goal.

Reigning Best and Fairest- Will Day was once again crucial to the Hawks victory, with the silky midfielder making maximum damage from his 20 disposals with 5 inside 50s and working back hard in defence for his side.

James Sicily led from the front with a team high and equal game high- 33 disposals to go with a game high- 10 intercept possessions, 881 meters gained and 15 marks.

Jai Newcombe continues his consistent form this season with 26 disposals – the most of any Hawks midfielder, a team high- 12 contested possessions, game high- 11 score involvements and a goal.

Mabior Chol's presence was important against his old side, booting 4 goals- the most of any player on the ground.

It was the Joel Amarty Party at Adelaide Oval, with the young forward getting ahold of the Crows backline in a matter of moments on his way to booting a career high-9 goal. Capable of a couple of brilliant marks and goals a game, Amarty was able to string it all together to kick a bag of goals we haven't seen from a Swan since peak Buddy Franklin.

The Sydney followers all stood out once again, making it very hard to separate them.

Brodie Grundy dominated the ruck dual and put his hand up for All-Australian honours with 31 disposals, 24 contested, 9 clearances and 49 hit outs.

Errol Gulden had the ball on a string with game high- 35 touches and 12 inside 50s to go with his 10 clearances and 10 score involvements

Brownlow fancy Isaac Heeney has been squeezed down to 1 potential vote despite having 29 disposals, 2 goals and game high- 11 score involvements.

Bobby Hill turned it on when the game needed to be won, with the Norm Smith Medallist booting 3 of his 5 goals for the night in the last quarter during the Magpies magnificent 54- point comeback. Hill also took a Mark of the Year contender for good measure, assuring the umpires noticed his performance.

Nick Daicos was again one of the most important midfielders for the Magpies, leading his side with 29 disposals, 18 contested possessions, 6 clearances, 10 score involvements and 2 goals.

North Melbourne duo Wardlaw and Luke Davies- Uniacke were vital to the North Melbourne season high- score of 118 points and almost the upset of the year. Davies- Uniacke had a game high- 31 disposals, 16 contested, 7 clearances and 8 inside 50s. Meanwhile, young Wardlaw had 30 disposals, 6 clearances, 10 score involvements and a goal.

Josh Kelly playing at his best makes the Giants a much better side, with the All-Australian having 27 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 9 score involvements and a goal as well as team high- 640 meters gained.

Tom Green was the leading disposal winner for the winning Giants, picking up 30 disposals, 11 contested. In a low scoring and low disposal match, this might be all that is required to get the attention from the umps.

Dan Houston led all comers for disposals with 35 and made more meters than any player on the ground with 792 to go with 7 inside 50s and 5 intercept possessions in a well balanced game.

ROUND 13 | PREDICTED VOTES

Jayden Short was one of the best for the Tigers in their upset victory over the Crows at Adelaide Oval, picking up a team high- 31 disposals, making a game high- 704 meters gained as well as taking 8 marks.

Liam Baker proved his worth as a key contributor to Richmond, with 24 disposals, 6 clearances, a game high- 7 inside 50s and kicking a goal.

Despite the Adelaide loss, Crows skipper- Jordan Dawson was one of the better players on the ground, having a game high- 32 disposals and 9 score involvements as well as 8 tackles and 2 goal assists.

Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis was crucial in the ruck with 43 hitouts, 7 tackles and 10 of his 13 disposals being contested.

2-time Brownlow Medallist- Lachie Neale was at his very best after a slow start to the year by his lofty standards, having 38 disposals (game high), 10 clearances (game high), 14 contested possessions, used the ball at 84% efficiency and kicking 2 goals.

Eric Hipwood played his best game of the year, booting 6 goals from 20 disposals and taking 13 marks. It would have been a certain 3 vote performance if not for the brilliant game from Neale.

Josh Dunkley's work through the midfield was important with 24 touches, 1 goal, 2 assistsand 12 contested possessions.

Will Day was the leading disposal, contested possessions and tackle winner for the victorious Hawks with 26, 12 and 10 respectively.

Lachie Whitfield was brilliant with game high- 30 disposals, 12 marks and 643 meters gained.

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Nick Larkey stepped up in the Kangaroos first win of the season, booting 5 goals from 15 disposals and doing plenty of work at ground level that will surely catch the umpire's eye.

Jy Simpkin put in a captain's performance with 2 goals including the match winner as he willed the Kangaroos over the line. The star midfielder had 28 disposals, 12 contested, 7 tackles and 7 inside 50s.

In what has been a consistent season for Harry Sheezel, he will finally be rewarded in the Brownlow votes. Sheezel was important in the front half with 4 direct goal assists and a goal from his 30 disposals.

Jack Sinclair stood up for the Saints in a much-needed win, with the 2x All Australian having a team high- 31 disposals, game high- 703 meters gained as well as 9 intercept possessions and 7 marks.

Rowan Marshall finds himself in the votes again with midfield like numbers from the ruck, with 19 disposals, game high- 7 clearances and 13 contested possessions to go with 24 hitouts.

In a low scoring game where goals were hard to come by, Dan Butler stood out with a game high- 3 from 11 disposals.

Tough game to allocate votes with the spread of brilliant Swans performances. Errol Gulden gets top marks with a game high- 37 disposals – 11 more than the next best player- 733 meters gained, 15 score involvements which included 3 assists and one of the goals of the night.

Brodie Grundy's work in the ruck can't go unrecognised with 21 contested possessions (game high), 11 score involvements as well as 34 hitouts and 2 contested marks.

Chad Warner and Isaac Heeney are unlucky to not get more votes for their individual efforts. Warner had 26 impactful disposals with 653 meters gained, game high- 8 inside 50s and 2 brilliant goals.

Meanwhile, Brownlow Medal leader- Isaac Heeney was fantastic with 26 touches, 12 contested, 5 clearances and back-to-back goals that dragged Sydney back into the game. The Swans stealing votes off each other may cost one of these three midfielders a Brownlow Medal this season- especially with numerous players- Patrick Cripps, Zach Merrett, Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos – all dominating as the best midfielders for their respective sides.

Tom De Koning played the best game of his career with big numbers in a low disposal match. The talented ruckman had 24 disposals (team high), 11 clearances (game high), 17 contested (game high), 7 inside 50s (team high) as well as 19 hitouts.

Elijah Hollands played an important role with 3 goals from 19 disposals as well as taking 7 marks.

Nic Martin almost dragged the inaccurate Bombers over the line with a game high- 26 disposals and 2 goals, but didn't have enough helpers.

Jack Crisp walked away with the King's Birthday Medal as the best on ground in their 38-point win against Melbourne, having 27 disposals, 6 clearances, 11 contested and a game high- 9 inside 50s.

Josh Daicos was the main danger of taking the medal off Crisp and will be the most likely to poll the 2 votes with game high- 34 disposals, 10 marks, 6 clearances and a team high- 12 contested possessions.

Jeremy Howe excelled in defence for the Pies with a team high- 8 intercept possessions, game high- 11 rebound 50s as well as 24 disposals for the winning side.

ROUND 12 | PREDICTED VOTES

Patrick Cripps saved his best for last, with a herculean final term to drag the Blues over the line with two goals in a matter of minutes. The Carlton skipper has shot up the Brownlow leaderboard after finishing with 22 disposals, 2 goals and a game high- 11 score involvements.

The only reason Cripps isn't further up the top of the Brownlow leaderboard is his partner in crime- Sam Walsh- who has been excelling in all facets of the game week in, week out. Walsh finished with game highs for disposals (34), inside 50s (9) and contested possessions (15) as well as 8 clearances.

Tom De Koning's brilliance as the solo ruckman may change the Blues structure for the rest of the season. The highly touted tall finished with 18 disposals, 6 tackles, equal team high- 8 clearances, 28 hitouts and a goal.

The Dogs got the job done against a depleted Collingwood side, all thanks to inspirational skipper- Marcus Bontempelli who stuffed the stats sheet once again. The Bont dominated with 38 disposals, 9 tackles, 10 clearances, 16 contested and 2 goals including one eye-catching kick on the run.

Adam Treloar has put his name up for his first All-Australian jacket with another sensational game that garnered 37 disposals, 21 contested, 9 inside 50s, 11 clearances, 687 meters gained and a goal- a stat line that would secure 3 votes in just about any other game.

Nick Daicos is stiff as well to get in the minor votes considering his stats on the weekend. Daicos broke the Collingwood record for contested possessions (27) and clearances (16) as well as 32 disposals and 2 goals in a loss.

Hawks vice-captain Dylan Moore was a standout with 5 goals, 2 goal assists and 27 disposals in a career best game.

Jai Newcombe was doing his best work on the inside with a game high- 9 clearances and team high- 14 contested from his 27 disposals.

Premiership Magpie and controversial forward- Jack Ginnivan was electric against the Cromwith 22 disposals and 2 goals to go with his game high- 8 inside 50s.

Mason Wood had his best game of the season with 4 goals, 22 disposals, 8 marks and a game high 131 AFL Fantasy points.

Elliot Yeo stood out for the losing side in match that didn't have many big performers. Yeo picked up a game high- 27 disposals, 8 clearances, 14 contested and had a hand in 2 direct goal assists.

Rowan Marshall bounced back after being given a bath by Max Gawn last week. Marshall finished with 18 disposals, 41 hitouts, 8 clearances, 11 contested- which included 3 contested marks.

Plenty of Geelong players picked up plenty of the footy against a struggling Richmond side. Max Holmes continued his breakout season form with an equal team high- 29 disposals, game high- 667 meters gained to go with 8 inside 50s, 8 score involvments, 13 contested possessions and a goal.

Oliver Dempsey played the best game of his career with 27 disposals and booting 3 goals as well as 13 contested possessions.

Jack Bowes was one of the best performers through the middle with an equal game high- 29 disposals, 11 inside 50s and ranking highly for clearances (9) and contested possessions (15) as well as kicking a goal.

Mitch Duncan was typically classy with 27 disposals, 8 marks and kicking a goal and being involved in 7 scores.

Jordan Clark has strung together some brilliant games in the last three weeks, and topped it off in the Dockers massive pile on against the Demons. The ex-Cat had a game high- 36 disposals, taking 15 marks and kicking a goal.

Caleb Serong was the pick of the inside mids with 8 clearances and 14 contested possessions – both match highs- from his 27 disposals and hit the scoreboard with a goal.

Andrew Brayshaw was also influential through the middle with 8 clearances- 6 coming from the centre- from his 25 disposals.

Jye Amiss had his kicking boots on with 4 goals straight after being publicly critised for his wasteful goal kicking.

Noah Anderson has shot to the pointy end of the Brownlow leaderboard with another eye-catching performance in a Suns home win. Anderson was leading many of the key categories for midfielders with 33 disposals (equal game high), 8 clearances (equal game high), 17 contested possessions (game high).

Ben Long did his role well up forward with 4 goals from 13 disposals and was involved in 7 scores.

Matt Rowell and Touk Miller are once again the likely contenders for the minor votes as the key midfielders. Miller had 28 disposals, 10 contested, 6 clearances and a goal, whilst Rowell had 26 touches, 13 contested, 8 clearances and 8 score involvements.

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