Brownlow Medal Between Goodwin, West and Goodes
Adelaide may yet have something to celebrate as Simon Goodwin is a good chance to win the Brownlow Medal. His main rivals will be Scott West, who led the league in disposals, and Adam Goodes, a former winner.
Where Goodwin may have an advantage is that he won’t have a teammate who is a potential Brownlow winner to compete with for votes. Players like Ricciuto and McLeod missed games, so Goodwin will have been noticed by the umpires as he led the Crows in both kicks and handballs. With Adelaide’s great start to the year, Goodwin should be leading the vote count at the halfway stage.
Scott West led the league in disposals, and was also someone who the umpires were aware of as he also led the AFL in free kicks. Brad Johnson could be a player who gets a few 3 votes ahead of West, Johnson led the Bulldogs in marks and goals this season. Cross and Gilbee also had plenty of possessions and Adam Cooney is another player who could get votes.
The Swans started slowly this season so Adam Goodes won’t be an early leader in the Brownlow, but he could have a big finish to the count and get another one. Goodes was Sydney’s best when it came to kicks and total disposals, but he also got his share of hitouts and some goals. The big threat to his votes is Barry Hall, who led Sydney in goals and marks. Kirk, the two Boltons and O’Keefe could also get some votes.
West Coast have a few players who can win, but the votes could be shared around with Judd, Cousins and Kerr. Chad Cornes might have been a chance if Port won a couple more games, both he and his brother should poll well. Some long shots are Luke Power of Brisbane, Cameron Bruce of Melbourne and Paul Chapman of Geelong.
Where Goodwin may have an advantage is that he won’t have a teammate who is a potential Brownlow winner to compete with for votes. Players like Ricciuto and McLeod missed games, so Goodwin will have been noticed by the umpires as he led the Crows in both kicks and handballs. With Adelaide’s great start to the year, Goodwin should be leading the vote count at the halfway stage.
Scott West led the league in disposals, and was also someone who the umpires were aware of as he also led the AFL in free kicks. Brad Johnson could be a player who gets a few 3 votes ahead of West, Johnson led the Bulldogs in marks and goals this season. Cross and Gilbee also had plenty of possessions and Adam Cooney is another player who could get votes.
The Swans started slowly this season so Adam Goodes won’t be an early leader in the Brownlow, but he could have a big finish to the count and get another one. Goodes was Sydney’s best when it came to kicks and total disposals, but he also got his share of hitouts and some goals. The big threat to his votes is Barry Hall, who led Sydney in goals and marks. Kirk, the two Boltons and O’Keefe could also get some votes.
West Coast have a few players who can win, but the votes could be shared around with Judd, Cousins and Kerr. Chad Cornes might have been a chance if Port won a couple more games, both he and his brother should poll well. Some long shots are Luke Power of Brisbane, Cameron Bruce of Melbourne and Paul Chapman of Geelong.
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