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The 2026 Brownlow Medal ceremony got underway at the Palladium at Crown Melbourne on Monday night.
A cavalcade of the AFL's biggest stars arrived with their glamorous WAGs on their arms, with daring gowns and plenty of skin on show.
Leading the charge was James Hird, who made it a date night with his new partner, Natalie Young.
It is the former Essendon coach's first Brownlow in 14 years, following his split with wife Tania last year, after 27 years of marriage.
Natalie turned heads in a deep pink sequin gown with a plunging neckline that showed off lots of bust.
James was dapper in a black tuxedo worn with a white dress shirt and matching bow tie.
Leading the charge at the 2026 Brownlow Medal was James Hird, who made it a date night with his new partner, Natalie Young
It is the former Essendon coach's first Brownlow in 14 years, following his split with wife Tania last year, after 27 years of marriage
Josh Daicos’ fiancée Annalise Dalins was literally dripping in diamonds on the red carpet.
The 27-year-old was adorned with almost $1 million worth of gems from Temelli Jewellery.
The look included huge diamond studs, a diamond ear cuff, several diamond rings and bracelets, which total 40 carats.
Annalise did not disappoint with her dress either, with the blonde beauty slipping into a breathtaking corseted gown by d’Alin Le’ Kal.
The bodice of the frock featured ruffled detail and delicate beading, while the skirt was made out of sheer tulle to show off her slender legs.
She opted for an old-Hollywood style hairdo, coiffing her locks in voluminous waves with a side part.
Josh Daicos’ fiancée Annalise Dalins was literally dripping in diamonds on the red carpet
The 27-year-old was adorned with almost $1 million worth of gems from Temelli Jewellery
The look included huge diamond studs, a diamond ear cuff, several diamond rings and bracelets, which total 40 carats
Nick Daicos of the Collingwood Magpies made an eye-catching appearance with his partner Arlette Amor
Arlette made sure to tun heads in a flowing, cream satin gown that had a long train
Nick was called upon to help his date with her tricky frock
Rory Lobb's wife Lexi Mary, channelled Hollywood red carpet style in a high fashion brown gown with a bold black feather trim.
The dress, which had an asymmetrical pleated design, sat close to her figure before flowing out to a short train.
The blonde beauty opted for a warm-toned makeup look with a heavily lined eyes and a pink lip gloss.
Western Bulldogs player Rory was dapper in a classic black tuxedo worn with a bow tie.
Abbey Holmes posed up a storm, ensuring her baby bump was front and centre.
The Channel 7 sports presenter and former AFLW player stunned in a maroon gown that clung to her blossoming belly.
Rory Lobb's wife Lexi Mary channelled Hollywood red carpet style in a high fashion brown gown with a bold black feather trim
The dress, which had an asymmetrical pleated design, sat close to her figure before flowing out to a short train
Abbey Holmes posed up a storm, ensuring her baby bump was front and centre
The Channel 7 sports presenter and former AFLW player stunned in a maroon gown that clung to her blossoming belly
She is expecting her second child with her husband, former AFL player Keegan Brooksby
Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli brought along his wife, Neila Brenning, who made a very unusual choice for her red carpet appearance in a dressing-gown inspired frock
Abbey added a chunky gold chain that rested on her decolletage, which matched her bracelet.
She wore her blonde hair in soft curves and chose a glowing makeup look with nude lipstick.
Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli brought along his wife, Neila Brenning, who made a very unusual choice for her red carpet appearance.
The Canadian-born brunette wore a pale blue, satin dress with a black trim and a bright red floral embellishment that very much resembled a dressing gown.
Hawthorn player James Sicily had his gorgeous wife Emma in tow, with the child health nurse pretty in pink in an abstract gown with a puffed, low skirt and lace heels.
Sports presenter Rebecca Madden cut a chic figure in a black lace frock with a plunging neckline that showed off a hint of skin.
Hawthorn player James Sicily had his gorgeous wife Emma in tow, with the child health nurse pretty in pink in an abstract gown with a puffed, low skirt and lace heels
Hawthorn Jack Gunston posed with his gorgeous partner Dani Shreeve
Dani turned headed in a slinky white gown with feather details in the skirt
Aliir Aliir of the Power made a dashing red carpet arrival alongside partner Sabina Wheatley, who commanded attention in her voluminous frock
The dress included a black corseted bodice and layers and layers of pink ruffles, as well as a daring, high split
Sports presenter Rebecca Madden cut a chic figure in a black lace frock with a plunging neckline that showed off a hint of skin
Hawthorn Jack Gunston posed with his gorgeous partner Dani Shreeve, who turned headed in a slinky white gown with feather details in the skirt.
Aliir Aliir of the Power made a dashing red carpet arrival alongside partner Sabina Wheatley, who commanded attention in her voluminous frock.
The dress included a black corseted bodice and layers and layers of pink ruffles, as well as a daring, high split.
Geelong Cats player Max Holmes brought his partner, Jess Butler, who opted for a futuristic look in a structural, silver satin dress.
The frock included pointed elements at the bust, a cinched waist and flared into large, full ruffles.
Former Richmond footballer Dion Prestia had his bombshell partner Brooke Bailey on his arm.
Geelong Cats player Max Holmes brought his partner, Jess Butler, who opted for a futuristic look in a structural, silver satin dress
The frock included pointed elements at the bust, a cinched waist and flared into large, full ruffles
Former Richmond footballer Dion Prestia had his bombshell partner Brooke Bailey on his arm
The blonde choose a semi-sheer 'nude' gown with gunmetal beading that skimmed her figure
Hawthorn Hawks co-captain Jai Newcombe brought his wife, Georgia May
Georgia made a bold choice with a cream satin gown that featured a long train, worn with a loose blazer over the top
Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury posed with his wife Alex Pendlebury
Alex drew the eye in a black satin number with a long train and a bustle detail
The blonde choose a semi-sheer 'nude' gown with gunmetal beading that skimmed her figure.
Hawthorn Hawks co-captain Jai Newcombe opted for a classic tux and brought his wife, Georgia May.
Georgia made a bold choice with a cream satin gown that featured a long train, worn with a loose blazer over the top.
Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury posed with his wife Alex Pendlebury, who drew the eye in a black satin number with a long train and a bustle detail.
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield donned a classic tuxedo and had his gorgeous wife Mardi on his arm.
Mardi stood out from the pack in a sleeveless, pink frock constructed from a sparkly fabric and decorated with a puffed ruffle detail.
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield donned a classic tuxedo and had his gorgeous wife Mardi on his arm
Mardi stood out from the pack in a sleeveless, pink frock constructed from a sparkly fabric and decorated with a puffed ruffle detail
Essendon's Sam Durham made it a date night with his partner Paris Bishop
Paris was dripping in jewels in a beaded gown in a nude tone, which included a corseted bodice
The Power star Miles Bergman brought along the stunning Meecah Yates
Meecah chose a deep pink gown with a daring, thigh-high split as well as a revealing neckline that showed off her bust
Adelaide footballer Wayne Milera posed with his wife Nina Starkey
Nina was a golden girl on the night in a metallic gown with tassels throughout and cutouts at the bust
Ollie Wines of Port Adelaide had partner Olivia May in tow. Olivia chose a sheer, brown lace frock that showed off glimpses of skin
Max Gawn of the Melbourne Demons brought his wife Jessica Gawn, with Jessica bright in a white dress with feathered details
Essendon's Sam Durham made it a date night with his partner Paris Bishop, who was dripping in jewels in a beaded gown in a nude tone and with a corseted bodice.
Nick Daicos of the Collingwood Magpies made an eye-catching appearance with his partner Arlette Amor, who chose a cream satin frock with a long, flowing train.
The Power star Miles Bergman brought along the stunning Meecah Yates.
Meecah chose a deep pink gown with a daring, thigh-high split as well as a revealing neckline that showed off her bust.
Adelaide footballer Wayne Milera posed with his wife Nina Starkey, who was a golden girl on the night in a metallic gown with tassels throughout.
Ollie Wines of Port Adelaide had partner Olivia May in tow. Olivia chose a sheer, brown lace frock that showed off glimpses of skin.
Richmond footballer Nathan Broad brought his former reality star wife, Tayla Broad
Tayla, who is expecting her second child, cradled her baby bump in a deep brown gown
Jy Simpkin of the North Melbourne Kangaroos posed with his partner Chloe Wheatland
Chloe cut a high-fashion figure in a peach satin frock with a an angled corset bodice and a flowing satin train
St Kilda player Jack Sinclair was chic in a black tux and had the head-turning Jessie Edwards on his arm
Jessie brought the drama in a black, sleeveless gown with a full skirt and a very daring hip-high split
Max Gawn of the Melbourne Demons brought his wife Jessica Gawn, with Jessica bright in a white dress with feathered details.
Richmond footballer Nathan Broad brought his former reality star wife, Tayla Broad.
Tayla, who is expecting her second child, cradled her baby bump in a deep brown gown.
Jy Simpkin of the North Melbourne Kangaroos posed with his partner Chloe Wheatland.
Chloe cut a high-fashion figure in a peach satin frock with a an angled corset bodice and a flowing satin train.
St Kilda player Jack Sinclair was chic in a black tux and had the head-turning Jessie Edwards on his arm.
Jessie brought the drama in a black, sleeveless gown with a full skirt and a very daring hip-high split.
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