UPDATES: The country’s best football players and their partners are descending on Melbourne for AFL’s night of nights.
Brownlow favourite Nick Daicos will be the centre of attention, with all eyes on the Collingwood star and his partner Arlette Armor.
Nick’s brother Josh will also attract attention, as fans wait to see what his fiancee and notable queen of the Brownlow, Annalise Dalins, is wearing.
AFL heartthrob Bailey Smith will be in attendance, fresh out of a shoulder reconstructive surgery.
Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions players will be attending virtually, as both teams prepare for their Grand Final appearance on Saturday.
Notably, the five Sydney Swans players who were stood down by their club after the Pullman Hotel saga will not be in attendance, including Isaac Heeney who is under police investigation for sexual assault, as well as Chad Warner and Nick Blakey.
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Patrick and Monique Cripps match in black
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps and wife Monique might win tonight’s award for most coordinated couple, with matching all-black ensembles.
Monique’s asymmetrical Cappellazzo Couture gown features bands of sheeny pleating that mirror Patrick’s tuxedo lapels.
The peplum theme continues tonight with Monique’s fit and flare silhouette.
Luke Jackson and partner Kelsey Browne are couple goals at Crown Perth
Fremantle Dockers player Luke Jackson has entered the Crown Perth ballroom with partner Kelsey Browne in preperation for Freo’s at-home Brownlow event.
The Grand Final bound team is hosting their own event tonight in lieu of travelling to Melbourne before Saturday’s big game.
Jackson is considered Fremantle’s Brownlow fantasy.
Ms Browne wears an icy blue off-shoulder Georgia Young Couture gown with structured sweeping train..
Dangerfields enter in eye-catching colour
Patrick and Mardi Dangerfield have hit the carpet, with Mardi donning a sparkly, hot pink peplum-skirted gown.
The 2016 Brownlow medal winner joins the majority of men on the carpet in a blax tux.
Bella Petracca sparkles in baby bump pics
Christian Petracca’s wife Bella has shown off her look for the night, stunning in a gown of white crystals designed by Anna Campbell.
Christian is dressed to impress in a classic black tuxedo and bow tie, a change to his casual kitchen appearances in his regular TikTok recipe videos.
Paris Bishop stuns in embellished two-piece
Essendon’s Sam Durham has hit the carpet with model partner Paris Bishop.
Ms Bishop’s two-piece gown was designed by the same Melbourne-based couture brand as Annalise Dalins’, Alin Le’ Kal.
The model’s paired-back hair lets the gown speak for itself in an early entry to the best dressed list.
Hawthorn co-captain James Sicily arrives after massive umpire abuse fine
Hawthorn co-captain James Sicily has arrived on the red carpet alongside wife Emma.
James is wearing a classic tuxedo, while Emma is sporting a stunning peach pink tulled gown.
The Sicilys’ appearance comes after the co-captain was slapped with a $10,000 fine for umpire abuse during the Hawks’ preliminary final loss to Brisbane on Friday.
Charlie Curnow shares pictures with stand-in Swans captain Dane Rampe
Sydney Swans forward Charlie Curnow has shared photos with stand-in skipper Dane Rampe.
The pair are dressed to impress with Curnow donning a pinstripe suit and newsboy cap, while Rampe looks ready to party in a yellow cravat.
Richo, Abbey Holmes arrive on red carpet
7AFL presenters Matthew Richardson and Abbey Holmes have arrived on the red carpet.
Former Tigers star Richardson opted for a white tuxedo jacket, while Holmes wore an off-the-shoulder crimson gown.
The Bontempellis turn heads with their arrival
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli and wife Neila turn heads with their arrival, just weeks after welcoming their first child.
Neila’s kimono-reminiscent gown of choice features an eye-catching red waist-tie that breaks up metallic fabric draping.
Marcus compliments the look in all black.
The couple’s daughter Daisy was born on August 14, with the pair celebrating her arrival on Instagram.
Medal favourite Nick Daicos, Arlette Amor post sneak peak
Brownlow Medal favourite Nick Daicos has featured in a sneak peak of his look with partner Arlette Amor.
Ms Amor is wearing a silk cream halter neck dress with a plunging back.
Her hair is pinned in a low, loose bun and is complemented by diamond earrings.
Nick, who is the outright favourite to win the Best and Fairest, has opted for a stock-standard black tuxedo and bow tie.
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