Dustin Martin might just make life a little uncomfortable for the AFL on Brownlow Medal night this year.

The superstar Richmond midfielder, who won the Brownlow two years ago, is ineligible in 2019 because of a one-match suspension he received from the MRO earlier this season.

But, given Martin’s a proven vote-getter, and his recent form is hot, he’s bound to feature prominently in this year’s count.

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In the Tigers’ six-game, winning streak since the mid-season bye, Martin has polled an impressive total of 27 votes in the prestigious AFL Coaches’ Association’s Player of the Year award (seven v St Kilda, Round 15, four v Port Adelaide, Round 18, seven v Collingwood, Round 19 and nine v Melbourne, Round 20).

It’s also worthwhile looking back at Martin’s standout performances during the first half of season 2019, which could well net him quite a few Brownlow votes.

· Round 1 v Carlton – 30 disposals, seven inside-50s, five clearances.
· Round 5 v Sydney – 25 disposals, eight inside-50s, five clearances, three goals.
· Round 9 v Hawthorn – 37 disposals, four inside-50s, 10 clearances, two goals.
· Round 10 v Essendon – 35 disposals, eight inside-50s, eight clearances.
· Round 14 v Adelaide – 32 disposals, five inside-50s, five clearances.

Overall this season, Martin is averaging 27.1 disposals, 5.6 inside-50s, 4.4 clearances, 4.3 marks and he’s kicked 17 goals in his 18 games.

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He is ranked fourth in the competition for inside-50s, fifth for goal assists, sixth for score involvements and eighth for centre clearances.

Here’s how Martin has fared voting-wise in the Brownlow Medal each season since making his debut with Richmond . . .

2010 – six votes
2011 – 12 votes
2012 – five votes
2013 – 16 votes
2014 – 13 votes
2015 – 21 votes
2016 – 25 votes
2017 – 36 votes
2018 – 19 votes