MARCUS BONTEMPELLI

For most of the year, ‘The Bont’ was the pundits’ pick for the Brownlow. The Bulldogs skipper is sure to be among the front-runners, although a quiet end to the season could make for a nervous night on Sunday. The majestic midfielder’s stunning season has already been recognised by the AFL Players’ Association – he collected both the most valuable player award and best captain gong earlier this month.

The 25-year-old is certain to have attracted plenty of attention from the umpires, but his biggest concern may be the number of votes his teammates take off him. $4