Brownlow Medal count 2025: Daicos favoured as Seven prepares live broadcast and club-by-club predictions
Nick Daicos leads a tight field as fans await votes tally in a ceremony broadcast by Seven and 7plus from Crown Melbourne.
The 2025 Brownlow Medal count will be decided tonight at Crown Melbourne, with fans able to watch live and free on Seven and 7plus. The event will feature a blue carpet lead‑in and an 8:00 p.m. AEST start for the official ceremony in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, 7:30 p.m. in Adelaide and 6:00 p.m. in Perth. Voting is expected to run right down to the final rounds of the season, making this one of the most closely watched counts in years as fans anticipate the unveiling of football’s most coveted individual prize.
Heading into the count, Collingwood’s Nick Daicos is the overwhelming favourite after a season of consistent high disposal tallies and timely, game-changing moments. Daicos’s capacity to pile up disposals while delivering decisive bursts has kept him front and center in most predictor models. Close behind is Geelong’s Bailey Smith, who impressed in his first season at Kardinia Park with explosive pace, contested work and a late-season run of strong performances that have many predicting he could erode Daicos’s lead as the night unfolds. Gold Coast’s Noah Anderson has emerged as a genuine contender, anchoring the Suns’ midfield and ranking among the league leaders for clearances and contested possessions. Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson enjoyed a career-best year that combined leadership with clutch performances, delivering big moments in critical moments that keep him in the race. Fremantle’s Caleb Serong has been a model of consistency in contested ball and stoppages, giving him every chance to poll strongly throughout the count.
Beyond the overall winner, Daily Mail Australia offered club-by-club forecasts for who will lead each team’s tally on Brownlow night. Adelaide Crows – Jordan Dawson; Brisbane Lions – Hugh McCluggage; Carlton – Patrick Cripps; Collingwood – Nick Daicos; Essendon – Zach Merrett; Fremantle – Caleb Serong; Geelong Cats – Bailey Smith; Gold Coast Suns – Noah Anderson; GWS Giants – Tom Green; Hawthorn – Jai Newcombe; Melbourne – Max Gawn; North Melbourne – Tristan Xerri; Port Adelaide – Zak Butters; Richmond – Tim Taranto; St Kilda – Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera; Sydney Swans – Isaac Heeney; West Coast Eagles – Harley Reid; Western Bulldogs – Marcus Bontempelli. The stage is set for what could be one of the closest Brownlow counts in years, with multiple players capable of polling across the season’s final rounds.
Analysts emphasize that the outcome could hinge on late-season form and how votes are distributed across the field. Daicos remains the betting favourite, with Smith, Anderson, Dawson and Serong among the other leading contenders capable of mounting a challenge as the votes are tallied. The 2024 Brownlow winner was Carlton’s Patrick Cripps, a reminder that the award can swing to players who have balance of elite influence and reliability across the year. As the night unfolds, fans will watch closely to see whether a first-time winner emerges or whether a familiar face adds to a storied trophy case.
Fans are advised to tune in to Seven and 7plus for comprehensive coverage, with pre-show segments beginning at 5:30 p.m. AEST on 7plus Sport for Blue Carpet Confessionals and Red Carpet Arrivals from 7:30 p.m. on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport. The official ceremony is set to begin at 8:00 p.m. AEST in most markets, with Adelaide and Perth observing local adjustments. The network promises live, free coverage that captures the glamour, drama and the night’s pivotal votes as they are revealed across states.
The 2025 Brownlow count once again spotlights the league’s best players and the evolving dynamics of the season, including a high-profile mix of established stars and rising talents. While predictions place Daicos at the forefront, the actual result will depend on how votes are allocated by umpires throughout the season’s most consequential rounds. As the clock ticks toward the broadcast, football fans can expect a dramatic, turnout-defining night that underscores the Brownlow Medal’s enduring appeal in Australian sport.