Darcy Moore and Dee Salmin draw attention at Brownlow Medal count with fashion-forward poses

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore and his partner Dee Salmin drew attention at Melbourne's Brownlow Medal count on Monday night, arriving in a display that blended sport and high fashion ahead of the AFL's night of nights.

Moore, 29, wore a tailored black Oscar Hunt suit with satin lapels, a black turtleneck, and polished leather shoes, a lapel brooch adding a subtle touch of old-school flair to the understated look. Salmin, 31, wore a strapless white gown described as sea-witch-inspired, featuring beading, shimmering sequins and textured floral embellishments. Her blonde hair was slicked back into a severe bun, and she kept accessories minimal with bronzed makeup completing the sculptural appearance. The statuesque couple posed in front of peach curtains in a sequence of stylised Instagram photos posted ahead of the AFL’s marquee event.

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The posts showcased the pair in very serious expressions, with one image showing Salmin looking up at Moore as he returned her gaze. Their friends in attendance and watching from home commented on the look, with fans praising the couple's sophisticated presentation. The Daily Mail notes Salmin's channeling of a dramatic persona, and the outfit choice drew particular attention for its bold, fashion-forward contrast to traditional Brownlow red carpets.

The couple’s display comes as Salmin has cultivated a reputation for speaking out on what she describes as woke views. In the weeks leading into the event, attention centered on her public persona and how it intersects with Moore’s high-profile role as Collingwood captain. Last year, Salmin responded to a troll remark about the relationship by posting a cover of Witchy Woman and describing herself as immortalising the remark as a form of empowerment. The exchange underscored the couple’s comfort with a public, polarising dynamic as they approach milestone AFL moments together.

Salmin’s broader media presence includes hosting Triple J’s The Sunday Hook Up, a sex education program, and appearing on ABC discussions about modern relationships. In July of the prior year, she spoke on discussions about living arrangements with Moore, telling hosts that they value independent, busy lives and don’t currently live together. Yumi Stynes, a host on the segment where Salmin discussed the matter, supported the idea of maintaining separate living spaces and bedrooms, framing it as a way to keep a relationship engaging rather than a source of domestic drudgery. Those conversations, captured in the media cycle surrounding the couple, have contributed to Salmin’s image as a provocative, outspoken public figure.

Amid the fashion spectacle surrounding the Brownlow Medal count, predictive models for the event have continued to cast a spotlight on players expected to feature prominently. This year’s Brownlow predictor models have Nick Daicos of Collingwood as the leading figure in simulations due to a season characterized by consistent, high-volume disposals and repeated match-winning moments. Geelong’s Bailey Smith follows, having made an immediate impact in his first season at Kardinia Park, with observers watching how the season’s twists might influence the count.

All told, the night underscored how the Brownlow Medal count remains a convergence of sport, celebrity, and fashion. Moore’s on-field leadership for Collingwood and Salmin’s public persona as a media and cultural figure have kept them at the center of conversations surrounding Friday-night fixtures, public appearances, and the broader AFL profile in Australian sports culture.