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1985 Brownlow Medal

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1985 Brownlow Medal
WinnerBrad Hardie(Footscray)
22 votes
Television/radio coverage
NetworkSeven Network
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The1985Brownlow Medalwas the 58th year the award was presented to the player adjudged thefairest and bestplayer during theVictorian Football League(VFL) home and away season.[1]Brad Hardieof theFootscray Football Clubwon the medal by polling twenty-two votes during the1985 VFL season.[2]

Leading votegetters

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Player Votes
1st Brad Hardie(Footscray) 22
2nd Justin Madden(Carlton) 21
3rd Paul Roos(Fitzroy) 16
=4th Brian Royal(Footscray) 15
Matthew Larkin(North Melbourne)
Stephen Wallis(Footscray)
Greg Williams(Geelong)
Tim Watson(Essendon)
Gary Ablett(Geelong)* 15
=9th Maurice Rioli(Richmond) 14
Tom Alvin(Carlton)
Jim Krakouer(North Melbourne)* 14

*The player was ineligible to win the medal due to suspension by theVFL Tribunalduring the year.

References

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  1. ^Lovett, Michael, ed. (2009).AFL Record Season Guide 2009.Docklands, Victoria:Slattery Media Group. p. 496.ISBN978-0-9805162-6-5.
  2. ^"1985 Brownlow Medal".AFL Tables.Retrieved21 August2015.