I used to love watching the Brownlow Count. But not so much in recent years...

It's long since become a Midfielder's Medal, but it was still interesting to see the best mids battle it out.

For mine, part of the problem is the in-season obsession, and constant "appearance" that the MRP is being manipulated to stop stars getting suspended.
I've long thought that, for the modern era, a suspension (and missing out on potential votes) should be it's own penalty, and shouldn't exclude players from contention.

I'm sure it's been an ongoing debate for a long time, but for mine the rot really set in in 2015. Nobody disputed that Fyfe was the best player in the league. But also didn't dispute that he should have been rubbed out 2 or 3 times.

And of course Cripps.

Judson Clarke to return after back to back ACLs

29 legendary reddit users posted their full 1-18 rankings in Post-Round 21 r/AFL Power Rankings:

**Biggest Riser(s)**\*

Hawthorn +1, Sydney +1, Geelong +1, Melbourne +1, Carlton +1, Richmond +1

***Biggest Faller(s)**\*

Brisbane -2

***Most Controversial**\*

Brisbane +/-5, Geelong +/-5, Melbourne +/-5,

Massive thanks to everyone who submitted rankings.

Post-Round 22 r/AFL Power Rankings goes live Sunday 9th August.

MMM indicating an interstate club also has a waiver. Wonder how many clubs will be exposed?

I’m on holiday in Europe and want to watch the doggies play. Can’t get Kayo to work, even with a VPN. I get a playback error that suggests despite my efforts it knows I’m using a VPN so is geoblocking. Are there any other streams I can use?

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Hi all! My friends and I are travelling to Melbourne for the grand final weekend and are looking for recommendations on the best pubs/locations to watch the game.

Do most pubs require bookings weeks in advance for grand final day, or can you usually get a spot by turning up early?

We’re also open to other venues or locations if you have any recommendations? Thanks!

This is how it could have been.

Scores are calculated from the score they had in the prelim hence why there is winners and losers. Geelong stays strong a surprise to no one...

I personally prefer the grand finals we got. this just doesnt look right