The 2022 Brownlow Medal count is set to take place on Sunday in Melbourne, with Brisbane’s Lachie Neale the favourite with Sportsbet at $3.
While Neale is the bookie’s choice, this year’s count has no clear favourite with a group of up to 10 midfielders all genuine chances of claiming the coveted prize.
Speaking on SEN SA Breakfast, 2008 Brownlow winner Adam Cooney and co-host Andrew Hayes gave who they predicted would end up in the top five of the count come the night’s end.
Cooney’s top five
1 – Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)
“I think the winner of the Brownlow Medal this year will be Clayton Oliver from the Demons,” Cooney said.
2 – Lachie Neale (Brisbane)
“Two is Lachie Neale, his season speaks for itself.”
3 – Patrick Cripps (Carlton)
“Patty Cripps I’ve got coming in at three.
“He started the year off in blistering fashion where he kicked goals as well.”
4 – Andrew Brayshaw (Fremantle)
“Andy Brayshaw at four, from the Dockers.
“Will Brodie will steal a few votes off him, but he had a really consistent year and I think he’ll poll really well.
“He’ll get seven or eight best on grounds … he’s up into the high 20s and 30s.”
5 – Touk Miller (Gold Coast)
“Touk Miller at five for me.
“I think he’ll get at least seven best on grounds, that’s 21 votes and I think he might sprinkle a few twos and ones in there as well.
“Don’t be surprised if he finishes higher than fifth, he’s in with a shot, he’s had an amazing year and quite often when the Gold Coast got over the line he was the main reason.”
Hayes’ top five
1 – Lachie Neale (Brisbane)
“Number one I’ve got Lachie Neale,” Hayes said.
“The guy is a freak, he averages 30 disposals a game, nearly eight clearances a game and he’s played for a side that’s been contending all year.”
2 – Touk Miller (Gold Coast)
“Number two is where I’ve got Touk Miller.”
3 – Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)
“Clayton Oliver is number three but could easily be number two.”
4 – Patrick Cripps (Carlton)
“Number four is Patrick Cripps.”
5 – Isaac Heeney (Sydney)
“I’ve got a bit of a smokey at number five, that’s Isaac Heeney.
“I just think Heeney goes under the radar a little bit because he plays for the Swans, but he would very much impress the umpires.”
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