Ollie Wines ($6)<\/b> – It was a huge and probably unexpected victory by Wines in 2022 as he picked up a massive total of 36 votes to beat the Bont by 3. Winning back to back Brownlow medals is a tough challenge for any player and I just think there are better value options at this stage. However, Wines should be a lock and a safe bet for the top 10.<\/span><\/p>\n Marcus Bontempelli ($7)<\/b> – Even in a stacked midfield, The Bont picked up 2nd place in 2021 with 33 votes. He’s hard to ignore as the Bulldogs captain and I see him as a safe bet to finish in the top three. I think he’s due to win this medal at some stage in his career and 2022 could be the year.<\/span><\/p>\n Christian Petracca ($8)<\/b> – With a Grand Final and Norm Smith medal in 2021, Petracca will be looking to complete the full set this season and he’s in the prime of his career. However, he does have a lot of competition for votes with Oliver and Gawn, which is the most concerning factor with betting on Petracca.<\/span><\/p>\n Clayton Oliver ($9)<\/b> – Finished 3rd in the Brownlow last year and he’s still only 24 years old. So I can only see improvement from him. The only knock on his chances is that he has to battle Petracca for votes.<\/span><\/p>\n Lachie Neale ($9)<\/b> – He battled injuries last year and finished with just 8 votes. However, he did poll 31 votes in the 2020 shortened season. So he will be one to watch in the early rounds if his body is right.<\/span><\/p>\n Best Bet<\/b><\/p>\n Marcus Bontempelli ($7)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Jack Steele ($11)<\/b> – The Saints skipper has finished in the top 5 of the Brownlow over the last 2 seasons and offers excellent value at $11. As the Saints don’t seem to have anyone strong enough in the midfield to take votes off Steele, the captain stands out when they win and he should be right up there again, especially if the Saints get near the top 8.<\/span><\/p>\n Patrick Cripps ($12)<\/b> – Looked back to his dominant best in the preseason win over the Demons, highlighted by 4 goals. With Walsh out for the first month of the season, Cripps will likely poll well in the early stages of the season. However, he’s only polled 15 votes in the last 2 Brownlow’s as he has struggled with injury in the latter of those seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n Darcy Parish ($13)<\/b> – 2021 was a breakout season for Parish as he enjoyed more time in the midfield and picked up seven 3 votes games. He was also named best on the ground in the big games, such as Anzac Day and Dreamtime. His main competition at Essendon is Merrett as the pair combined for 46 votes last season. However, Parish should be able to hit the 20+ mark and build on last year’s performance.<\/span><\/p>\n Dustin Martin ($15)<\/b> – After a serious kidney injury last season, Dusty looked fit in the preseason win over the Hawks. With the Tigers expected to get back into the top 8, Martin should be one of the major factors and his best games always stand out to the umpires. His days of winning the Brownlow are probably over but he should be able to crack the top 10.<\/span><\/p>\nAFL 2022 Brownlow Medal Winner – Outsiders<\/b><\/h3>\n