Who will win the Brownlow Medal in 2010?
The Brownlow Medal is widely considered the greatest individual accolade in AFL football. To win one puts you amongst the best in history. To win two puts you amongst the elite. To win three puts you amongst the untouchables. Two win four... is unheard of.
The honour, usually reserved for the classy and audacious midfielders, is awarded by the field umpires, who designate votes to the best players of each round. The votes are tallied and the winner is announced in the week leading up to the Grand Final.
Last year Gary Ablett, arguably the greatest footballer of his generation, finally accepted his medal for a stellar 2009 campaign.
I'm tipping Lenny Hayes for 2010. He's been in the system for over ten years (around the time Nathan Buckley won his) and has been touted for his consistency and hardness at the contest. This year especially, with the inaction of Nick Reiwoldt due to a serious hamstring injury, Hayes has stood up to St Kilda captaincy and has become an important lifeline, not only in the midfield but across the ground.
Please, cast your own opinion as to who it will be this year...
