Why is the Brownlow Medal named Charlie?
Why is the Brownlow Medal named Charlie?
Brownlow Medal The first winner was Geelong star Edward “Carji” Greeves, which was fitting because the award was named in honour of respected Geelong administrator Charles Brownlow, who had died earlier that year.
Who has won 3 brownlows?
The medal itself is engraved as the ‘Chas Brownlow Trophy’. Fourteen players have won the Brownlow Medal on multiple occasions and four have won it three times, these being Haydn Bunton Snr (1931, 1932, 1935), Dick Reynolds (1934, 1937, 1938), Bob Skilton (1959, 1963, 1968) and Ian Stewart (1965, 1966, 1971).
Who is the youngest Brownlow medalist?
Wanganeen was the first Aboriginal player to win the Brownlow Medal in the history of the award, and, at age 20, he was the youngest winner since Denis Ryan in 1936….
| 1993 Brownlow Medal | |
|---|---|
| Winner | Gavin Wanganeen (Essendon) 18 votes |
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| Network | Seven Network |
| ← 1992 Brownlow Medal 1994 → |
What club has won the most brownlows?
Brownlow Medal Wins By Club
- South Melbourne/Sydney 14.
- St Kilda 10.
- Footscray/Western Bulldogs 10.
- Collingwood 9.
- Essendon 8.
- Fitzroy 8.
- Geelong 7.
- Melbourne 7.
How much is a Brownlow Medal worth?
The value is estimated to be between $75,000 and $100,000.
How many people won 2 brownlows?
He is one of only four players to have won a Brownlow at two clubs, the others being Greg Williams at Sydney and Carlton, Ian Stewart at St Kilda (where he won two) and Richmond, and Chris Judd at West Coast and Carlton.
Has a first year player ever won a Brownlow?
In winning, Hardie joined the legendary Haydn Bunton Senior as the only players to have won the Brownlow Medal in their first season on VFL football. Hardie followed Graham Moss (1976) and Ross Glendinning (1983) as the West Australians who have won Australian Football’s most prestigious individual playing award.
Has a suspended player ever won the Brownlow?
A player guilty of an offence deemed worthy of a suspension by the AFL’s disciplinary tribunal for serious on-field offences is ineligible to win the Brownlow Medal. Suspended players have tallied the highest number of votes for the award on three occasions.
Has anyone won the Brownlow but been suspended?
Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda Winner: Chris Grant (Western Bulldogs) – 27 votes* Yes, Chris Grant got suspended during the 1997 season, which cost him a Brownlow.
Who is Michael Voss?
Michael Voss (born 7 July 1975) is a former professional Australian rules football player with the Brisbane Bears/Lions and current senior coach of the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Playing statistics correct to the end of 2006. Coaching statistics correct as of 2013.
