2023 Brownlow Medal: WAGs rock stylish frocks on the red carpet
Collingwood’s Josh Daicos plays second fiddle on the red carpet to Annalise Dalins. Photo: Getty
AFL grand final week officially began on Monday night, with the Brownlow Medal count being held at Melbourne’s Crown Casino.
The night was notable for being AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan’s last in control of the best-and-fairest player count, before he officially hands over to his replacement, Andrew Dillon, for the 2024 season.
But everyone knows the Brownlow red carpet is really the WAGS’ time to shine.
Wives, partners and girlfriends had the chance to don their finery and the night shimmered with old-school Hollywood glamour, dramatic slicked-back hairstyles and a riot of springtime colour.
Here’s how the stars and their partners looked as they stepped onto the red carpet before the count got under way.
Nathan Buckley’s girlfriend Brodie Ryan turned heads with a plunging emerald gown with a racy thigh-high split. Photo: Getty
Essendon star Darcy Parish beamed as he posed alongside his wife Grace Stanton, who was in a powder blue dress with plunging back and a long train. Photo: Getty
Arlette Jones and Brownlow favourite, Collingwood’s Nick Daicos, pose on the red carpet. Photo: Getty
Greater Western Sydney Giants captain Toby Greene is outshone by partner Georgia Stirton, who glowed as she showed off her baby bump in a gown than sparkled with Hollywood glamour. Photo: Getty
A suave Adam Treloar, from the Western Bulldogs, and a glamorous updo for partner Kim Ravaillion. Photo: Getty
Fremantle player Bailey Banfield had girlfriend Julia Edwards on his arm. Her stunning red dress was the perfect backdrop to show off her pearl necklace and eye-catching Sirena clutch. Photo: Getty
Monique Cripps needed some assistance from her hubby, Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps, for her red-carpet entrance. Photo: Getty
A shimmering Bella Beischer accompanied Melbourne star Christian Petracca. Photo: Getty
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron’s partner Indiana Putra stood out from the pack in an olive green frock with a dramatic shoulder detail. Photo: Getty
Paris Lawrence attended with Richmond’s Daniel Rioli, with possibly the most daring outfit of the evening. Photo: Getty
Glamour in spades for Demons captain Max Gawn and his wife Jessica. Photo: Getty
Patrick Dangerfield’s wife Mardi Harwood took a chance – and it paid off – with a gorgeous electric blue frock teamed with diamond accessories and a megawatt smile. Photo: Getty
Stephen Coniglio of the GWS Giants and his wife Rebecca rocked the red carpet in classic black evening wear. Photo: Getty