The 2025 Brownlow Medal โ AFLโs biggest social event of the season โ wasnโt a night without controversy, but nor did it disappoint as players swapped guernseys for black ties and excellent watches.
The controversy in question wasnโt simply that Matt Rowell beat hot favourites Nick Daicos and Bailey Smith: when the votes were called for round 20, Jack Viney was awarded three votes, snubbing an unforgettable performance by St Kildaโs Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. In that game, Wanganeen-Milera notched 34 disposals and four goals, including two in the final 10 seconds to clinch the win.
As surprising as the moment was, some of the watches we spotted at the Brownlow Medal left our jaws equally on the floor. Letโs get into it.
Nick Daicos โ Breitling B01 Navitimer Chronograph
Daicos might not have walked away with the Brownlow this year, but his second place reflects the exceptional season of football heโs been playing. On his wrist was a Breitling B01 Navitimer Chronograph on the five-link bracelet โ a watch whose black and white dial worked nicely with his suit.
Christian Petracca โ Cartier Santos de Cartier
Petracca is one of the few lucky AFL players to have enjoyed a relationship with the watch industry, having previously been the face of Kennedyโs sponsorship of the league. In a past interview with him about his favourite watches, the Demons star revealed he also wore a Cartier to complement his outfit at the Brownlow Medal in 2023.
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Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera โ Rolex Datejust 41
Wanganeen-Milera might have been robbed a vote at the Brownlow Medal 2025, but he was still rocking one of the best watches in the building with a clean blue dial Rolex Datejust.
Callum Mills โ Patek Philippe Calatrava Travel Time Ref. 5034J
While most AFL players elect for modern watches, it was a treat to spot this Patek Philippe Calatrava Travel Time Ref. 5034J from the early 2000s on the wrist of Callum Mills. Itโs unclear if itโs a watch he owns or was loaned to wear for the evening, but the Sydney player was married recently. So it could well be a tasteful wedding gift.
Darcy Moore โ Vintage Rolex Datejust
You canโt actually see the watch Darcy Moore was wearing under the cuff of his bespoke Oscar Hunt jacket, but I did spot his watch on Instagram a couple of hours before the event kicked off.
On loan from the team at The Smiling Second, Moore was wearing a Rolex Datejust 36 from 1985 in solid yellow gold, with particularly rare โboiler gaugeโ dial. An excellent choice.
Buku Khamis โ Tommy Hilfiger Bruce
Western Bulldogโs cult hero Buku Khamis was dressed to the nines for the Brownlow Medal 2025, sporting an elegant and affordable option from Tommy Hilfiger.
Patrick Cripps โ Tissot Seastar 1000 43mm
Last yearโs record-breaking Brownlow Medal winner Patrick Cripps was spotted wearing a dive watch from Tissot, with the 43mm timepiece looking almost small compared to his 195cm frame.
Andrew Brayshaw โ Rolex Submariner
The classics are always a good choice and Andrew Brayshawโs Rolex Submariner was an understated winner.
Finn Callaghan โ Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph
The second โ significantly sportier โ Breitling spotted on the red carpet this year was on the wrist of Finn Callaghan, who opted for the Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph with a beige dial. His form in 2025, however, was anything but beige, delivering a season where he averaged more than 28 touches a game.
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