There seems to a problem with the Brownlow, and even though people have been discussing it for years, it came to a head on Monday night.
No, Mrs Mongrel will not be killing me for writing this – I am not even too concerned about the umpires’ penchant for rewarding inside bulls with a huge total of votes. No, I reckon the straw that broke the Brownlow’s back occurred to a chorus of laughter from just about every player in attendance.
You see, players know when one of their own has completely dominated a game of footy. They understand that it takes a special talent to play so well, that the entire football world stands and applauds his actions.
We saw that from Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, who not only accrued 34 disposals and four goals as his Saints came storming home to defeat the Demons, but he orchestrated the final moments of the comeback with two goals in the final thirty seconds.
Brilliance. It was unadulterated football brilliance, and worthy of every ounce of praise heaped upon it.
And the umpires chose to award him two votes for that effort.
Just two…
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