Take a look at how Richmond players might fare in tonight's Brownlow Medal count, thanks to the afl.com.au Brownlow Predictor.
Dustin Martin is expected to poll extremely well in the back half of the season, but an ill-advised elbow in round three resulted in a one-match suspension, ruling him out of contention. Other than Martin, the Tigers will share the votes around, with an inconsistent injury-hit line-up meaning players starred at different times.
Best chance: Dion Prestia
With superstar Martin ineligible, Prestia is Richmond's best hope. Saying that, the midfielder is expected to poll only eight votes, spread fairly evenly throughout his 22-game season. A three-vote game could come in round 21 against Carlton. Bachar Houli is also a chance to top the Tiger eligible-player count, tipped to poll eight.
Three-vote certainty: Bachar Houli (v Essendon, round 10)
Houli's class shone through in atrocious conditions in the Dreamtime match. Finished with 37 disposals (including 28 kicks) and 10 rebound 50s, and he stood firm against both the rain and waves of Bomber attacks.
One-vote wonder: Dylan Grimes
Probably deserving of more than one, but defenders traditionally don't poll well. Grimes had an outstanding season, and should be in line for his first Brownlow vote for his R4 performance against Port where he had 17 disposals, took seven marks (including a game-high five contested), and had six rebound 50s.
2018 leading vote winner: Dustin Martin (19 votes)
Previous winners: Stan Judkins (1930), Bill Morris (1948), Roy Wright (1952, 1954), Ian Stewart (1971), Trent Cotchin (2012), Dustin Martin (2017)
Ineligible players: Dustin Martin, Ivan Soldo
