Carlton's night will be all about Patrick Cripps. The club's best Brownlow chance since Chris Judd, the Blues' co-captain has enjoyed a fantastic year and enhanced his reputation as one of the game's best clearance and contested players. He shouldn't have too many players taking votes away from him, though Marc Murphy and Ed Curnow finished strongly.

Best chance: Patrick Cripps
He had a stellar start to the year and is tipped to poll in the first five games, according to AFL.com.au's Brownlow Predictor. However, having missed two matches after the club's bye due to a foot injury, he might have a bit of ground to make up late. He's expected to poll around 26 votes, putting him in contention alongside Patrick Dangerfield and Nat Fyfe. 

Three-vote certainty: Patrick Cripps (v Brisbane, round 12)
Pencil him in for three votes for this clash, which saw the Blues fight from 37 points down to beat the Lions. Cripps was phenomenal, winning 38 disposals – including 16 contested possessions – as well as racking up eight clearances and kicking four second-half goals. 

One-vote wonder: Jack Silvagni
A strong second-half of the year could result in a Brownlow vote for Silvagni following the club's narrow loss to Melbourne in round 16. He started in the midfield, winning 18 disposals and claiming 10 marks, before pushing forward late to also kick three goals.

2018 leading vote winner: Patrick Cripps (20 votes) 

Previous winners: Bert Deacon (1947), John James (1961), Gordon Collis (1964), Greg Williams (1994), Chris Judd (2010) 

Ineligible players: Will Setterfield