2017 Brownlow Medal Explained

2017 Brownlow Medal
Date:25 September
Location:Crown Palladium
Holder Label:Winner
Network:Seven Network
Telstra
Host:Bruce McAvaney
Winner:Dustin Martin
(36 votes)
Previous:2016
Main:Brownlow Medal
Next:2018

The 2017 Brownlow Medal was the 90th year the award was presented to the player adjudged the fairest and best player during the Australian Football League (AFL) home and away season.[1] Dustin Martin of the Richmond Football Club won the medal with a record-breaking 36 votes, which was tied by Ollie Wines in 2021.[2]

Leading vote-getters

Player Votes
1st Dustin Martin 36
Patrick Dangerfield * 33
2nd Tom Mitchell 25
3rd Josh Kennedy 23
4th Lance Franklin 22
5th Josh Kelly 21
6th Rory Sloane 20
7th Marcus Bontempelli 19
8th Ollie Wines 18
9th Dayne Beams 17
10th Luke Parker 16

Notes and References

  1. Book: AFL Record Season Guide 2016. Lovett, Michael. Slattery Media Group. Docklands, Victoria. 593.
  2. News: Dusty's late surge seals record-breaking Brownlow win. McGowan. Marc. 25 September 2017. Telstra Media. AFL.com.au. 25 September 2017.