The Brownlow Blues: When Favourites Fall Flat The 2026 AFL season has been marked by surprises and storylines that have kept fans on edge, but as we gather for the Brownlow Medal presentation, one name dominates the conversation: Nick Daicos.
He's the heavy favourite to take home the award, but history suggests that being at the top of the betting board doesn't guarantee a win. Recent years have seen several upsets in the Brownlow voting.
In 2019, Dustin Martin was considered a done deal, only to be pipped by Lachie Whitfield. Two years ago, Patrick Dangerfield seemed like a shoo in, but Nat Fyfe took home the award instead.