AFL premiership hero Isaac Smith to host new red carpet show on Brownlow Medal night

Premiership hero Isaac Smith is no stranger to September action.

But the Norm Smith Medallist and four-time premiership player will be in uncharted territory on Monday as he dives into the world of fashion on the AFL’s night of nights, the Brownlow Medal.

Smith will team up with celebrity stylist and fashion expert Elliot Garnaut for Blue Carpet Confessionals, which will air exclusively at 3.30pm AWST on 7Plus, as the pair sit down with the biggest names in AFL and their dazzling partners ahead of the red carpet and medal count.

“We’re keen to give the Brownlow a little bit of a different look,” Smith told The West Australian of the brand-new show.

“Not your traditional ‘who are you wearing?’ questions, it’ll be more of a personal conversation and it’s going to be quite relaxed.

“It’s an interesting dynamic. Myself, who is very much a traditional sports loving footballer from the country with a high rolling celebrity stylist (Elliot). The Brownlow is effectively Elliot’s world and my world colliding. It’s football and fashion.

“I’m looking forward to some giggles and a lot of fun.”

Smith and Garnaut first crossed paths running a marathon for charity earlier this year where the unlikely pair bonded and struck up a friendship that has blossomed into an unexpected professional partnership.

As well as Blue Carpet Confessionals, the dynamic duo will also launch their new podcast No Utes in the Valet on Tuesday, September 23.

Following the glitz and glamour of the red carpet, hosted by Abbey Holmes and live and free on 7mate and 7plus, Smith expects a “fascinating count” for 2025.

“It’s probably as wide open as it’s been for a long time,” he said.

While Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos is the bookmakers favourite, Smith is tipping Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson to take home the medal. And while he admits “it might be a little biased view”, Geelong midfielder Max Holmes is his ‘smokey’.

“Everyone’s talking about Bailey Smith, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Max Holmes polls really well and took it away on the night,” he said. “I reckon he’s been every bit of Geelong’s best player this year.”