Millions of Australians are absolutely not at all shocked tonight, as Patrick Dangerfield was named the 2016 AFL Brownlow Medallist.
Dangerfield polled a total of 35 votes, the most ever recorded by a player in a single year under the 3-2-1 system, to take out the 2016 prize.
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He won the title from Sydney’s Luke Parker in second on 26 votes, and Dustin Martin of Richmond in third on 25.
Former teammate Rory Sloane had the fourth most votes of any player with 24, but was ineligible as a result of his suspension in Round 22.
Andrew Gaff, Dan Hannebery and Adam Treloar finished equal fourth on 21 votes apiece, while Marcus Bontempelli and Lachie Neale were the other players to crack the 20-vote mark.
“I feel so lucky to be involved in such a wonderful football club,” Dangerfield said in his speech after winning the award.
“I don’t think any individual that ever stands up here, stands up here just because of themselves.
“It is a collaborative effort from previously Adelaide and now Geelong and the group of players that we have at the Cats, the group of coaches.”
Dangerfield also praised his skipper Joel Selwood, who recorded 18 votes.
“I’ve been so lucky to spend the year with Joel,” said Dangerfield.
“He’s such a courageous player. I don’t know how you measure will but I don’t know if anyone’s ever played with more of it.”
In the other awards of the night, Jimmy Bartel was recognised for his commendable off-field activities with the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award. Neville Jetta, Jack Hombsch and Jarrod Harbrow were the other finalists for the award.
Eddie Betts won the goal of the year award for a record third time after previously winning in 2006, and 2015. The result made him the first ever player to win the award in consecuitve seasons.
Majak Daw won the mark of the year award for his screamer against Collingwood, becoming the first North Melbourne player to win it since Winston Abraham in 1998.
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