He may be sitting out the first three games of the 2010 season but that hasn't stopped his peers rating Chris Judd one of the favourites for this year’s Brownlow Medal.

As part of the official AFL season launch in Melbourne today all 16 AFL captains nominated who they think will win the 2010 Brownlow Medal. Favourite was the reigning medalist, Gary Ablett with Judd equal second with Geelong’s Joel Selwood and St Kilda's Nick Dal Santo.

This confirms the high standing Judd has among his peers, knowing he will miss three games at the start of the season, his fellow Club captains still believe his outstanding talent gives him a great chance of winning the game's highest individual honour.

We know Carlton supporters believe Judd to be one of the best in the game and so too do the other captains in the AFL.