Brownlow Medal 2016: Live coverage of AFL's night of nights

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Brownlow Medal 2016: Live coverage of AFL's night of nights

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There was the odd nervous moment, but Patrick Dangerfield has done it, capping his outstanding season by winning a maiden Brownlow medal - breaking the record under the 3-2-1 system in doing so.

Make sure to stick with Real Footy for all the wash-up and your grand final week news.

Geelong footballer Patrick Dangerfield on the red carpet.

Geelong footballer Patrick Dangerfield on the red carpet.Credit: Vince Caligiuri

A final word from Dangerfield

He pays tribute to the late Paul Couch:

"Couchy, this one's for you mate."

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Dangerfield pays tribute to his former club: "I owe my career to the Adelaide footy club."

He says that ex-captain Taylor Walker sent him a text saying he'd strip naked if Dangerfield didn't win.

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Dangerfield picks the Bulldogs for Saturday. It's a popular tip in the room.

Dangerfield: I don't think anyone stands here because of themselves...it's a collaborative effort.

Dangerfield:

"I sort of tried to act cool and calm and relaxed, but I must admit underneath I was pretty nervous."

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Dangerfield is presented the medal

Last year's winner Nat Fyfe puts Charlie over the Cat superstar's neck. Has a player's move of clubs ever been more successful? The Cats missed the grand final, but it's hard to think his year could have been much better.

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