Annalise Dalins stuns in baby blue at 2025 Brownlow Medal count
Fiancée of Josh Daicos named best dressed as she arrives in a strapless blue gown; couple postpone wedding as they focus on home renovation and rising media profile.
Annalise Dalins, the fiancée of Collingwood star Josh Daicos and a rising television personality, commanded attention at the 2025 Brownlow Medal count as she was named Daily Mail's best dressed for her blue evening look on AFL’s night of nights.
Dalins arrived in a baby blue tulle gown that featured a strapless neckline and a corseted bodice, highlighting her waist, with a full-volume skirt in ombre blue tulle that formed a long, ceremonial train behind her. She kept accessories minimal with diamond stud earrings and her engagement ring, and her blonde hair was styled in a relaxed bun, with bronzed, dewy makeup.
Her fiancé, 26-year-old Josh Daicos, appeared in a tailored tuxedo and bowtie, smiling as he walked arm-in-arm with Dalins. The couple had recently announced they paused wedding plans; they became engaged in Greece last September and had been considering a 2025 ceremony, but Dalins indicated they were not rushing to set a date. During Australian Fashion Week, she said they were enjoying their engagement and not rushing the process, describing the period as a focus on their life together rather than a deadline.
Dalins and Daicos have balanced personal and professional commitments, including renovating their newly purchased bayside home for about $2 million. The four-bedroom property, built in the early 1900s and previously owned by the same family for more than five decades, will be restored to its heritage character while incorporating contemporary touches. The couple shared their plans publicly, noting a desire to revive its original bones and add a modern flair as they turn it into their forever home.
Dalins has expanded her media footprint in recent months. She recently joined Channel 9 and the YouTube football program Players, and has made appearances at Fashion Week, underscoring a growing profile beyond her relationship with Daicos.
For Daicos, the Brownlow Medal count represents a significant milestone in a standout season. The Magpies star was prolific with disposals, regularly reaching high tackle and possession counts, delivering bursts that kept him in the spotlight even as Collingwood faced inevitable ups and downs.