Brownlow - Live on OneHD in Sydney

[ShockOfHair]

My first Brownlow night. I actually found it... interesting.

The celebration of the "greatest game of all" was confined only to players and supporters (Hi Tim) from one side.

A good night for the Swans. We polled third highest among teams and of course our great moments are now officially the AFL's great moments.

Judd was almost in tears after the Swans dumped the Blues, according to Twigley. I'll take that, yeah.

[Wardy]

Any link to this bit?

there probably is, but I'm not that clever with link thingy's

[Big Al]

Goes to show the Umpires have too much on their plate these days in enforcing the myriad of rule interpretations that they clearly don't have a clue on voting. As much as I hate the Pies, Swan was clearly the best player in the competition this year. Looks to me that the player voted MVP seems to get it right and should be the more prestigious award. The Brownlow seems to be more about the WAGs than the players these days. Also WTF do the Edlesten publicity whores have to do with AFL these days????

[dimelb]

Any link to this bit?

Couldn't find a link with a quick look, but here are the moments:
1. Leo's mark
2. Jason McCartney returns to football after Bali
3. The Miraculous Quarter of St Nick Davis
4. A toepoke by Matthew Scarlett to tilt the GF in Geelong's favour (what on earth ...?)
5. Mark Williams chokes one last time and gives Alan Scott a return of serve.

[AnnieH]

Goes to show the Umpires have too much on their plate these days in enforcing the myriad of rule interpretations that they clearly don't have a clue on voting. As much as I hate the Pies, Swan was clearly the best player in the competition this year. Looks to me that the player voted MVP seems to get it right and should be the more prestigious award. The Brownlow seems to be more about the WAGs than the players these days. Also WTF do the Edlesten publicity whores have to do with AFL these days????

Of course Brownlow is all about the WAGS. Someone said that the footballers are punching above their weights (I think it was Liz Ellis). They weren't too far wrong. No amount of gorgeous WAG is going to make some footballers look better!! (Cameron Ling, I'm looking at you.)

Wiki: Geoffrey Edelsten

His Wiki page says nothing of him being a hall of famer or past charlie winner ... I can't fathom why he gets invited.

Here's something I didn't know ... his family owned the Edels record stores. OMG I used to LIVE in Edels!!!

[Glenn]

Meh the WAG's for the most part would struggle for attention if not clinging to the arm of some sports star.

[j s]

Hanners did well with his 9 Brownlow votes. Only Buckley (14), Pearce (13) and Riewoldt (11) have done better in their "Rising Star" years.

[ugg]

Team Totals

Geelong 104
Collingwood 89
Sydney 88
Western Bulldogs 86
St Kilda 83
Fremantle 75
Carlton 71
Hawthorn 70
Melbourne 64
Port Adelaide 57
North Melbourne 56
Adelaide 53
Brisbane 49
Essendon 43
Richmond 37
West Coast 31

[j s]

I didnt see what the bottom of the Twig dress was like until I looked at the gallery in the HS this morning - what was attached from the knee down - a collection of old feather dusters & discarded scallop shells (maybe they held the mini oxygen bottle to assist in breathing)?

As for the outfit that Brynne thingy changed into - why bother - it bearly covered anything. the Zipper style diamond necklace really took the attention away from her cleavage didnt it???

Ahem! Shouldn't that be "barely"? In both meanings of the word.

[j s]

(admit it Brynn whatsername- looks like a tranny!)

She certainly dresses like one - and has the voice of a chimp, unfortunately without the matching intelligence.

[31 hard at it]

Couldn't find a link with a quick look, but here are the moments:
1. Leo's mark
2. Jason McCartney returns to football after Bali
3. The Miraculous Quarter of St Nick Davis
4. A toepoke by Matthew Scarlett to tilt the GF in Geelong's favour (what on earth ...?)
5. Mark Williams chokes one last time and gives Alan Scott a return of serve.

Clearly the highlight of the night !
Agree with the first 3 but 4 ) - a toe poke instead of going for the ball and crashing through - clearly desperate to get a Geelong Hi Light into the mix !

[Wardy]

Ahem! Shouldn't that be "barely"? In both meanings of the word.

nice pick up - I reckon she shaves her back! (Oh I know call be Gina hard faced Bitch!!!) but really why are they there???

[Wardy]

The comment was made in our lounge room that poor Cameron Ling could have taken a rubber chicken and he'd still be punching above his weight.

Terrible opening number, is this an awards show or what!

Poor Lingy he's a great bloke, doesnt take himself seriously (but you are not far off the mark with regards to the rubber chicken though.....just quietly)

[Damien]

Clearly the highlight of the night !
Agree with the first 3 but 4 ) - a toe poke instead of going for the ball and crashing through - clearly desperate to get a Geelong Hi Light into the mix !

As glad as I was that it wasn't shown, I would have thought Daniel Chick's smother in 2006 would out do that for a Grand Final moment anytime. Have to agree it was to ensure Geelong got a moment!

[Kirkari]

Why weren't members of the MRP on stage to share the award given the miracle escape he got for the elbow on Pavlich. Minimal contact, they said. The guy had blood pouring down his cheek! Hilarious

Their absence from the podium or acknowledgement truly spoilt the night.

Not to mention the still-visible scar on Pav's cheek. He didn't deserve it or even appear to appreciate it. And apparently turned up to the press conference this morning and didn't know where the medal was. Jackass.