1948 Brownlow Medal Explained

1948 Brownlow Medal
Holder Label:Winner
Holder:Bill Morris
24 votes
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The 1948 Brownlow Medal was the 21st year the award was presented to the player adjudged the fairest and best player during the Victorian Football League (VFL) home and away season.[1] Bill Morris of the Richmond Football Club won the medal by polling 24 votes during the 1948 VFL season.[2]

Leading votegetters

Player Votes
1st Bill Morris 24
2nd Ollie Grieve 21
3rd Bill Hutchison 17
4th Ron Clegg 16
5th Bill Twomey 15
=6th Allan Ruthven 13
Robert Hancock
=8th Dally O'Brien 12
Harold Bray
=10th Bert Deacon 11
Neil Mann
Bruce Morrison
Alec Albiston
Alby Rodda

Notes and References

  1. Book: AFL Record Season Guide 2009. 2009. Lovett, Michael. Slattery Media Group. Docklands, Victoria. 496. 978-0-9805162-6-5.
  2. Web site: 1948 Brownlow Medal. AFL Tables. 4 November 2016.