'A Giant Task' - Round 1, 2012 Wrap.

Well, another season is underway and damn it's good to have footy back for 2012!

Last year didn't quite go as expected with Swan stealing the 2011 Brownlow right from underneath the nose of hot favourite Chris Judd. But as we enter a new season there remain a host of players that will ensure that the race to become the 2012 Brownlow medalist will be hotly contested. The young brigade made up predominantly of Pendlebury, Selwood and Murphy are edging closer and closer to the winning the AFL's highest honour; could this be the season they come to the forefront and push aside the older heads in Judd/Mitchell/Swan etc. Another player that could also be included in that list is another previous Brownlow medalist who goes by the name of Gary Ablett. Not sure if you've heard of him, but he polled an amazing 23 votes to finish equal 6th (alongside Judd) in a season in which his team finished last. That takes some talent to poll that many votes - particularly given that a majority of the games he played in were thrashings. As arguably the best player in the competition he's sure to give it a shake this year.

Throughout the season I will be listing the names of who I think were the 'KEY PLAYERS' from each match every round. Take note that I am deliberately randomising the list, and in no way does the order I list them in reflect who I think will get the 3, 2, 1's. Sometimes I will list more than 3 players, so this will be more evident. I will release my final tally come the end of the season, and if you have any questions, queries or recommendations feel free to shoot me an email at: brownlowtalk@gmail.com

Here's to a fun and successful Brownlow season ahead!

Cheers!

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Greater Western Sydney vs Sydney:

Possible Votes: L. Jetta, J Kennedy, K. Jack, C. Bird

Richmond vs Carlton:

Possible Votes: T. Cotchin, C. Judd, M. Murphy, M. Kreuzer, C. Yarran

Hawthorn vs Collingwood:

Possible Votes: S. Mitchell, L. Franklin, S. Pendlebury, C. Rioli

Melbourne vs Brisbane:

Possible Votes: J. Adcock, T. Rockliff, S. Black

Gold Coast vs Adelaide:

Possible Votes: R. Sloane, S. Thompson, G. Ablett, K. Tippett

Fremantle vs Geelong: 

Possible Votes: A. Sandilands, N. Fyfe, J. Bartel, J. Selwood

North Melbourne vs Essendon:

Possible Votes: D. Wells, J. Watson, B. Stanton, P. Ryder

Western Bulldogs vs West Coast:

Possible Votes: J. Kennedy, M. Priddis, S. Selwood, M. Boyd

Port Adelaide vs St Kilda:

Possible Votes: N. Dal Santo, B. Ebert, H. Hartlett, K. Cornes