The outfits on the red carpet as the AFL crowns its best and fairest

Fremantle's Bailey Banfield steps out with girlfriend Julia Edwards

The AFL’s top players and their partners turned out glittering and shining to hit the red carpet for the code’s night of nights: The Brownlow Medal.

Here’s how the AFL’s best and brightest scrubbed up.

Former Collingwood head coach Nathan Buckley looks dapper next to his girlfriend, Brodie Ryan.(AAP: James Ross)

Fremantle's Bailey Banfield steps out with girlfriend Julia Edwards

Fremantle’s Bailey Banfield steps out with girlfriend Julia Edwards, who looks stunning in red and appears to be carrying a seashell as a handbag.(AAP: James Ross)

AFLW player Abbey Holmes stands out in highlighter pink.

AFLW player Abbey Holmes stands out in highlighter pink.(AAP: James Ross)

Collingwood's young dynamo Nick Daicos was considered the frontrunner for most of the season

Collingwood’s young dynamo Nick Daicos was considered the frontrunner for most of the season, here he is with girlfriend Arlette Jones.(AAP: James Ross)

Collingwood's Darcy Moore with his date who is very much on the iridescent theme of the night.

Collingwood’s Darcy Moore with triple j’s Dee Salmin who is very much on the iridescent theme of the night.(AAP: James Ross)

Here's Essendon's Darcy Parish with wife Grace.

Double Darcy! Here’s Essendon’s Darcy Parish with wife Grace. The couple tied the knot earlier this year.(AAP: James Ross)

Chad Warner and his partner Alice Hughes pose for a photo on the Brownlow red carpet

Chad Warner of the Swans and Alice Hughes, who is keeping up the theme of bright pink gowns.(Getty Images: Dylan Burns)

Black, white and gold for Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli and his partner Neila Brenning

Black, white and gold for Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli and his partner Neila Brenning.(AAP: James Ross)

Brownlow hopeful Christian Petracca with partner Bella Beischer.

Brownlow hopeful Christian Petracca with partner Bella Beischer.(AAP: James Ross)

Essendon's Mason Redman and partner Emma Shepard taking black tie very literally

Essendon’s Mason Redman and partner Emma Shepard taking black tie very literally. (AAP: James Ross)

Western Bulldogs' Tim English with partner and netballer Rudi Ellis looking radient in gold.

Western Bulldogs’ Tim English with partner and netballer Rudi Ellis looking radiant in gold.(AAP: James Ross)

It's the first time at the Brownlow's for Harry Sheezel from North Melbourne.

It’s the first time at the Brownlows for Harry Sheezel from North Melbourne. He’s brought his partner Mischa Rajch along for the ride.(AAP: James Ross)

Port Adelaide midfielder Zak Butters brought his mum, Renee, along as his Brownlow date.

Port Adelaide midfielder Zak Butters brought his mum, Renee, along as his Brownlow date.(AAP: James Ross)

Belinda Sloane, wife of Crows player Rory Sloane, adds a pop of orange to the red carpet.

Belinda Sloane, wife of Crows player Rory Sloane, adds a pop of orange to the red carpet.(AAP: James Ross)

That's North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin behind his date Demi Brereton's bright, red sleeve.

That’s North Melbourne’s Jy Simpkin behind his date Demi Brereton’s bright, red sleeve.(AAP: James Ross)

Source: AFL NEWS ABC

    

Author: Ivan Robinson