LIVE Brownlow 2021 - All eyes on red carpet arrivals Ben Cousins says a little luck will decide the winner
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AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has addressed the Brownlow audience. He has given a glimpse into the difficulties the league has experienced in getting this season off the ground.
“Please go and get vaccinated ... so we can unite as one,†McLachlan said.
All guests are seated in the main room in Perth.
The early rounds are bound to be fascinating. Who do you think will set the running?
Brownlow contender Marcus Bontempelli has thrown teammate Tom Liberatore into the mix for potential winners in what he predicts will be a close count.
“It will be pretty close,†Bontempelli told the team’s media unit.
“Clayton Oliver has had a bloody good year, Ollie Wines as well and Jack Steele. I’ve got some teammates in Jack Macrae and Libba who will go pretty well so I think it’s not short of contenders.
“It should be fun.â€
Bontempelli also revealed he selected and fitted his Hugo Boss tuxedo over FaceTime and everything fits.
“I had it half-planned with Hugo Boss, they have helped me out the last couple of years,†he said.
“It’s come together pretty well. It was just over a FaceTime kind of selection which could be dangerous but they did a very good job and it all fits which is the main thing.â€
Prominent Brownlow gowns are usually sourced from familiar dressmaking labels such as J’aton Couture and Con Ilio but this year’s young guests are experimenting with emerging brands.
In a sheer black dress, with a corset-inspired bodice and expressive sleeves, Emily Halverson, on the arm of the Lion’s Harris Andrews, has thrown her support behind Joash Teo’s label Joteo.
Teo only graduated from Queensland University of Technology in 2020 but is a designer to watch.
Now people will be watching even more closely.
Emily Halverson.Credit:AFL Photos
The easiest way to stand out on the red carpet is by covering up.
No cleavage! No dress slit! It’s a revolution.
Congratulations to Lauren O’Shannassy, wife of Matthew Pavlich, for triumphing above the volume of the Concert Tie Neck Gown from Australian label Zimmermann’s Autumn/Winter ’21 collection.
The playful print is an antidote to sheer fabric, tulle and corset tops.
Lauren O’Shannassy, wife of Matthew Pavlich.Credit:Getty Images
When it comes to longest time since a Brownlow Medal win, North Melbourne Kangaroos lead the field and they don’t look likely to end that streak tonight.
The Kangaroos haven’t produced a Brownlow Medal winner since West Australian great Ross Glendinning came to Victoria and dominated the competition to win the award in 1983.
Ollie Wines.Credit:Getty Images
The Kangaroos faithful will also point out ruckman Corey McKernan polled the same number of votes as winners Michael Voss and James Hird in 1996 but was suspended during the season so was ruled ineligible.
Some of the Kangaroos current young guns like Tom Powell, Will Phillips or Luke Davies-Uniacke might contend for the honour in future seasons. All three have shown positive signs so far.
Port Adelaide has yet to win a medal during their almost 30 years in the AFL but that run could end if Ollie Wines salutes tonight.
GWS Giants also join the Power and long-lost early VFL club University in being without a Brownlow Medallist.
Brownlow Medals by club: Sydney 14, Brisbane Lions 12, Western Bulldogs 10, St Kilda 10, Collingwood 9, Essendon 8, Richmond 7, Melbourne 7, Geelong 7, Hawthorn 6, North Melbourne 5, Carlton 5, West Coast 3, Fremantle 2, Gold Coast 1, Adelaide 1.
Scoring another goal with the one-sleeved trend is Monique Fontana.
Is it just me or is the red carpet less gimmicky and far more elevated this year?
Patrick Cripps and Monique Fontana. Credit:Getty Images
Fontana’s gown is from Melbourne bridal boutique By Kinsman with the jewellery from Linneys.
Partner Patrick Cripps could get a job at The Met Gala with his train-wrangling skills.
Click here for a picture gallery of some of the night’s arrivals.
2005 Brownlow medallist Ben Cousins has arrived at tonight’s medal ceremony in Perth after several years estranged from the game due to his drug addiction and his time in prison.
The AFL invited Cousins as they do all past winners and he attended with Kelley Hayes.
Ben Cousins arrives with Kelley Hayes.Credit:Getty Images
Cousins spoke to the media and said he was happy to be back at an AFL event and he had put in some work to get himself back to being able to be in the spotlight.
“I’ve had to put in a bit of work behind the scenes but that is all part of it,†Cousins said.
“You find yourself in different situations along the way but I’m just happy to be here.â€
Cousins said whoever wins tonight will need a little luck in such a tight field.
“It’s been a while since I’ve been to one of the football industry nights so I’m looking forward to it,†Cousins said.
“There will be a little bit of nerves [for those in contention] but there has been plenty of players who have had good years so whoever wins it will need a bit of luck.â€
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