Ablett’s quest for a third Bronwlow Medal was cruelled in round 16 when a shoulder injury ruled him out for the rest of the season, but his lead may have been big enough to hold on.
2/8
Joel Selwood – Geelong
The most likely candidate to topple Ablett, Selwood’s constant form sees him firm as the favourite heading into the season’s final round.
3/8
Robbie Gray – Port Adelaide
Some outstanding performances in the season’s back-half could see Gray surprise the favourites and take the top gong.
4/8
Lance Franklin – Sydney
With a third Coleman Medal looking likely, Franklin could be a darkhouse for the Brownlow after kicking a bag of goals in the season’s second half.
5/8
Dyson Heppell – Essendon
Heppell firmed as favourite late in the season, but a potential season-ending injury could ruin his chances.
6/8
Josh Kennedy – Sydney
Kennedy has been outstanding all year for the Swans and would not look out of place with the Brownlow around his neck.
7/8
Jordan Lewis – Hawthorn
A lot of late-season betting has focused on Lewis, but probably doesn’t have the votes to topple Ablett or Selwood.
8/8
Scott Pendlebury – Collingwood
Pendlebury firmed as favourite when Ablett went down injured, but some quiet performances has seen him drop off the radar.
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We take a look at eight contenders for this year's Brownlow Medal.