1989 Brownlow Medal Explained

1989 Brownlow Medal
Holder Label:	Winner
Holder:	Paul Couch 22 votes
Network:	Seven Network
Previous:	1988
Main:	Brownlow Medal
Next:	1990

The 1989 Brownlow Medal was the 62nd 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] Paul Couch of the Geelong Football Club won the medal by polling 22 votes during the 1989 VFL season.^[2]

Leading vote-getters

	Player	Votes
1st	Paul Couch	22
2nd	John Platten	20
=3rd	Jason Dunstall	16
	Tim Watson
	Nicky Winmar
	Greg Williams *	16
=6th	Paul Hawke	14
	Roger Merrett
8th	Guy McKenna	13
=9th	Garry Hocking	12
	Peter Daicos

* The player was ineligible to win the medal due to suspension by the VFL Tribunal during the year.

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: 1989 Brownlow Medal. AFL Tables. 7 November 2016.