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Who Won the Brownlow Medal? Matt Rowell Stuns the Field with 39 Votes
Rowell set a record with 15 votes after round seven and polled 39 votes, including eight best-on-ground performances, to clinch the AFL's top individual honor.
- Matt Rowell of the Gold Coast Suns won the 2025 Brownlow Medal on September 22, 2025, with 39 votes at Crown Melbourne.
- Rowell's victory followed a career-best season and was influenced by his early maximum votes and consistent performances despite prior injuries.
- Matt Rowell secured the Brownlow Medal for Gold Coast, becoming the club's second player to earn the prestigious award after Gary Ablett Jr., finishing seven votes clear of favorite Nick Daicos, who tallied 32 votes.
- Some controversy arose as Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, who had an extraordinary individual game with 34 disposals and 4 goals, was awarded only two votes despite calls for three.
- This voting controversy sparked widespread calls for reform of the Brownlow Medal voting system and highlighted tensions over umpire decision-making processes.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Left
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