The 2026 Brownlow Medal ceremony began at Melbourne’s Palladium at Crown on Monday evening.
The AFL’s biggest stars arrived alongside their glamorous partners, who made a statement on the red carpet in daring gowns and skin-baring designs.
James Hird was among the early arrivals, attending the prestigious event for the first time in 14 years with his new partner, Natalie Young.
The former Essendon coach attended following his split from wife Tania last year, ending their 27-year marriage.
Natalie caught attention in a deep pink sequin gown featuring a plunging neckline and a figure-hugging silhouette.
James looked polished in a classic black tuxedo, teamed with a crisp white shirt and matching bow tie.
James Hird led the arrivals at the 2026 Brownlow Medal, attending the event with his new partner, Natalie Young
The former Essendon coach was attending his first Brownlow in 14 years after splitting from wife Tania following 27 years of marriage
Josh Daicos’ fiancée Annalise Dalins sparkled on the red carpet, wearing an extraordinary collection of diamonds.
The 27-year-old wore almost $1 million worth of jewellery from Temelli Jewellery.
Her accessories included oversized diamond studs, a diamond ear cuff, multiple rings and bracelets, with the pieces totalling 40 carats.
Annalise matched the lavish jewels with a breathtaking corseted gown by d’Alin Le’ Kal.
The dress featured ruffles and delicate beading across the bodice, while its sheer tulle skirt revealed her slender legs.
She completed the look with an old-Hollywood hairstyle, wearing her blonde hair in voluminous waves with a deep side part.
Josh Daicos’ fiancée Annalise Dalins dazzled in diamonds on the Brownlow Medal red carpet
The 27-year-old wore almost $1 million worth of gems from Temelli Jewellery
Her jewellery collection featured diamond studs, an ear cuff, rings and bracelets totalling 40 carats
Rory Lobb’s wife Lexi Mary embraced classic Hollywood glamour in a high-fashion brown gown finished with a striking black feather trim.
The asymmetrical dress featured pleated detailing, hugging her figure before flowing into a short train.
The blonde beauty added warm-toned makeup, with heavily lined eyes and a pink lip gloss.
Western Bulldogs player Rory was dapper in a classic black tuxedo worn with a bow tie.
Abbey Holmes posed up a storm, ensuring her baby bump was front and centre.
The Channel 7 sports presenter and former AFLW player stunned in a maroon gown that clung to her blossoming belly.
Rory Lobb’s wife Lexi Mary channelled Hollywood red carpet style in a high fashion brown gown with a bold black feather trim
The dress, which had an asymmetrical pleated design, sat close to her figure before flowing out to a short train
Abbey Holmes posed up a storm, ensuring her baby bump was front and centre
The Channel 7 sports presenter and former AFLW player stunned in a maroon gown that clung to her blossoming belly
She is expecting her second child with her husband, former AFL player Keegan Brooksby
Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli brought along his wife, Neila Brenning, who made a very unusual choice for her red carpet appearance in a dressing-gown inspired frock
Abbey added a chunky gold chain that rested on her decolletage, which matched her bracelet.
She wore her blonde hair in soft curves and chose a glowing makeup look with nude lipstick.
Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli brought along his wife, Neila Brenning, who made a very unusual choice for her red carpet appearance.
The Canadian-born brunette wore a pale blue, satin dress with a black trim and a bright red floral embellishment that very much resembled a dressing gown.
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Hawthorn player James Sicily had his gorgeous wife Emma in tow, with the child health nurse pretty in pink in an abstract gown with a puffed, low skirt and lace heels.
Sports presenter Rebecca Madden cut a chic figure in a black lace frock with a plunging neckline that showed off a hint of skin.
Hawthorn player James Sicily had his gorgeous wife Emma in tow, with the child health nurse pretty in pink in an abstract gown with a puffed, low skirt and lace heels
Hawthorn Jack Gunston posed with his gorgeous partner Dani Shreeve
Dani turned headed in a slinky white gown with feather details in the skirt
Aliir Aliir of the Power made a dashing red carpet arrival alongside partner Sabina Wheatley, who commanded attention in her voluminous frock
The dress included a black corseted bodice and layers and layers of pink ruffles, as well as a daring, high split
Sports presenter Rebecca Madden cut a chic figure in a black lace frock with a plunging neckline that showed off a hint of skin
Hawthorn Jack Gunston posed with his gorgeous partner Dani Shreeve, who turned headed in a slinky white gown with feather details in the skirt.
Aliir Aliir of the Power made a dashing red carpet arrival alongside partner Sabina Wheatley, who commanded attention in her voluminous frock.
The dress included a black corseted bodice and layers and layers of pink ruffles, as well as a daring, high split.
Geelong Cats player Max Holmes brought his partner, Jess Butler, who opted for a futuristic look in a structural, silver satin dress.
The frock included pointed elements at the bust, a cinched waist and flared into large, full ruffles.
Former Richmond footballer Dion Prestia had his bombshell partner Brooke Bailey on his arm.
Geelong Cats player Max Holmes brought his partner, Jess Butler, who opted for a futuristic look in a structural, silver satin dress
The frock included pointed elements at the bust, a cinched waist and flared into large, full ruffles
Former Richmond footballer Dion Prestia had his bombshell partner Brooke Bailey on his arm
The blonde choose a semi-sheer ‘nude’ gown with gunmetal beading that skimmed her figure
Hawthorn Hawks co-captain Jai Newcombe brought his wife, Georgia May
Georgia made a bold choice with a cream satin gown that featured a long train, worn with a loose blazer over the top
The blonde choose a semi-sheer ‘nude’ gown with gunmetal beading that skimmed her figure.
Hawthorn Hawks co-captain Jai Newcombe opted for a classic tux and brought his wife, Georgia May.
Georgia made a bold choice with a cream satin gown that featured a long train, worn with a loose blazer over the top.
Collingwood’s Scott Pendlebury posed with his wife Alex Pendlebury, who drew the eye in a black satin number with a long train and a bustle detail.
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield donned a classic tuxedo and had his gorgeous wife Mardi on his arm.
Mardi stood out from the pack in a sleeveless, pink frock constructed from a sparkly fabric and decorated with a puffed ruffle detail.
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Collingwood’s Scott Pendlebury posed with his wife Alex Pendlebury
Alex drew the eye in a black satin number with a long train and a bustle detail
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield donned a classic tuxedo and had his gorgeous wife Mardi on his arm
Mardi stood out from the pack in a sleeveless, pink frock constructed from a sparkly fabric and decorated with a puffed ruffle detail