Nick Daicos tipped to break record in 2026 Brownlow Medal count

Collingwood midfielder Nick Daicos is projected to set a new record for the most votes in a single AFL Brownlow Medal campaign. The league's official Brownlow Predictor forecasts Daicos polling 47 votes, which would surpass the previous record of 45 set by Patrick Cripps in 2024. The projection includes polling votes in 19 of his 23 matches, with maximum votes awarded in 12 of those appearances. Geelong player Bailey Smith is currently tracked for second place with 34 votes, followed by Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli with 32. The official count is scheduled to take place on September 21. While other players including Will Ashcroft and Max Gawn remain in the mix, Daicos maintains a significant projected lead, aided by Collingwood teammates not splitting a high volume of votes.

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