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| date = 17 September<ref name="original">{{cite news|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2034837?searchTerm=brownlow|title=Best and Fairest Player: Greeves (Geelong) wins medal|date=18 September 1924|work=The Argus|pages=18| |
| date = 17 September<ref name="original">{{cite news|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2034837?searchTerm=brownlow|title=Best and Fairest Player: Greeves (Geelong) wins medal|date=18 September 1924|work=The Argus|pages=18|access-date=25 December 2009}}</ref> |
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The '''1924 [[Brownlow Medal]]''' was the inaugural year the award was presented to the player adjudged the [[best and fairest|fairest and best]] player during the [[Australian Football League|Victorian Football League]] (VFL) home and away season.<ref name="seasonguide">{{cite book|title=AFL Record Season Guide 2009|editor=Lovett, Michael|publisher=Slattery Media Group|location=[[Docklands, Victoria]]|pages=496|isbn=978-0-9805162-6-5}}</ref> |
The '''1924 [[Brownlow Medal]]''' was the inaugural year the award was presented to the player adjudged the [[best and fairest|fairest and best]] player during the [[Australian Football League|Victorian Football League]] (VFL) home and away season.<ref name="seasonguide">{{cite book|title=AFL Record Season Guide 2009|year=2009 |editor=Lovett, Michael|publisher=Slattery Media Group|location=[[Docklands, Victoria]]|pages=496|isbn=978-0-9805162-6-5}}</ref> [[Edward Greeves, Jr.|Edward 'Carji' Greeves]] of the [[Geelong Football Club]] won the medal by polling seven votes during the [[1924 VFL season]]. |
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==Voting system== |
== Voting system == |
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The voting system used in the 1924 Brownlow Medal was as follows:<ref name="seasonguide"/> |
The voting system used in the 1924 Brownlow Medal was as follows:<ref name="seasonguide"/> |
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* The [[Umpire (Australian rules football)|field umpire]] awarded one vote to |
* The [[Umpire (Australian rules football)|field umpire]] awarded one vote to whom he adjudged the best player on the field. |
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* The player |
* The player who finished with the most votes would be awarded the 1924 Brownlow Medal. |
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* In the event of a tie, the umpiring panel would meet and agree upon a winner among the tied players.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=The Age|publication-place=Melbourne, VIC|title=Brownlow Medal|page=9|date=24 April 1924}}</ref> |
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* In the event of a tie, the players with the most votes would both receive a replica of the medal. |
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== Votes == |
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A player would be deemed ineligible for the award if the player was reported in any match (including finals), found guilty and suspended.<ref name="seasonguide"/> |
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⚫ | The following list shows the leading vote-getters for the 1924 Brownlow Medal.<ref name="1924medal">{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/brownlow/brownlow1924.html|title=1924 Brownlow Medal|publisher=AFL Tables|access-date=20 September 2009}}</ref> [[Edward Greeves, Jr.|Edward 'Carji' Greeves]] was the winner, with [[George Shorten]] and [[Albert Chadwick|Bert Chadwick]] runners-up. |
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==Votes== |
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⚫ | The following list shows the leading vote-getters for the 1924 Brownlow Medal.<ref name="1924medal">{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/brownlow/brownlow1924.html|title=1924 Brownlow Medal|publisher=AFL Tables| |
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Greeves' outstanding season is further outlined by the fact that he is one of the youngest players to win the award, aged just 20 years 312 days at the time.<ref name="youngestwinners">Lovett, p. 502</ref> |
Greeves' outstanding season is further outlined by the fact that he is one of the youngest players to win the award, aged just 20 years 312 days at the time.<ref name="youngestwinners">Lovett, p. 502</ref> |
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Greeves' seven [[Man of the match#Australian rules football|best |
Greeves' seven [[Man of the match#Australian rules football|best-on-ground]] awards in just fourteen games played<ref name="greevestables">{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/E/Edward_Greeves.html|title=Edward Greeves – Statistics|publisher=AFL Tables|access-date=20 September 2009}}</ref> is another outstanding statistic. With vote inflation included (where 1 vote in 1924 equals 3 votes), Greeves is one of the most consistent vote-getters of all time, with an average of 0.81 votes per game throughout his 10-season career.<ref name="brownlowaverages">{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/brownlow/brownlow_idx.html#3|title=Brownlow Medal – Averages|publisher=AFL Tables|access-date=20 September 2009}}</ref> |
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===Team totals=== |
=== Team totals === |
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The following list shows the teams whose players polled the most votes.<ref name="brownlowteamtotals">{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/brownlow/brownlow1924.html#teams|title=1924 Brownlow Medal |
The following list shows the teams whose players polled the most votes.<ref name="brownlowteamtotals">{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/brownlow/brownlow1924.html#teams|title=1924 Brownlow Medal – Team Totals|publisher=AFL Tables|access-date=20 September 2009}}</ref> Geelong topped the list with 11 votes, 7 of them made up by [[Edward Greeves, Jr.|'Carji' Greeves]]. |
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The team that polled the most votes, {{AFL Gee}}, missed the [[1924 VFL season#1924 Round-Robin Finals Premiership|1924 VFL finals]] by two games, finishing 5th.<ref name="1924ladder">{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/seas/1924.html#lad|title=1924 Season Scores |
The team that polled the most votes, {{AFL Gee}}, missed the [[1924 VFL season#1924 Round-Robin Finals Premiership|1924 VFL finals]] by two games, finishing 5th.<ref name="1924ladder">{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/seas/1924.html#lad|title=1924 Season Scores – Ladder|publisher=AFL Tables|access-date=20 September 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091003230541/http://afltables.com/afl/seas/1924.html| archive-date= 3 October 2009 | url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Leading vote-getters by team=== |
=== Leading vote-getters by team === |
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The following list shows the players who topped their team for the most votes polled.<ref name="1924medal"/> |
The following list shows the players who topped their team for the most votes polled.<ref name="1924medal"/> |
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==Presentation== |
== Presentation == |
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The Brownlow Medal was presented to the player at League Headquarters, without the fanfare, glitz and glamour of the award today.<ref name="presentation">Lovett, p. 503</ref> |
The Brownlow Medal was presented to the player at League Headquarters, without the fanfare, glitz and glamour of the award today.<ref name="presentation">Lovett, p. 503</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://afltables.com/afl/brownlow/brownlow1924.html 1924 Brownlow Medal] at [http://afltables.com/afl/afl_index.html AFL Tables] |
* [http://afltables.com/afl/brownlow/brownlow1924.html 1924 Brownlow Medal] at [http://afltables.com/afl/afl_index.html AFL Tables] |
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Latest revision as of 09:57, 16 April 2024
1924 Brownlow Medal | |
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Date | 17 September[1] |
Standort | VFL Headquarters |
Winner | Edward 'Carji' Greeves(Geelong) 7 votes |
The 1924 Brownlow Medal was the inaugural year the award was presented to the player adjudged the fairest and best player during the Victorian Football League (VFL) home and away season.[2] Edward 'Carji' Greeves of the Geelong Football Club won the medal by polling seven votes during the 1924 VFL season.
Voting system
[edit]The voting system used in the 1924 Brownlow Medal was as follows:[2]
- The field umpire awarded one vote to whom he adjudged the best player on the field.
- The player who finished with the most votes would be awarded the 1924 Brownlow Medal.
- In the event of a tie, the umpiring panel would meet and agree upon a winner among the tied players.[3]
Votes
[edit]Leading vote-getters
[edit]The following list shows the leading vote-getters for the 1924 Brownlow Medal.[4] Edward 'Carji' Greeves was the winner, with George Shorten and Bert Chadwick runners-up.
Player | Votes | |
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1st | Edward Greeves, Jr. (Geelong) | 7 |
=2nd | George Shorten (Essendon) |
6 |
Bert Chadwick (Melbourne) | ||
4th | Doug Hayes (Richmond) | 4 |
=5th | Paddy O'Brien (Carlton) | 3 |
Jack Moriarty (Fitzroy) | ||
Arthur Pink (Geelong) | ||
Mark Tandy (South Melbourne) | ||
=9th | Maurie Beasy (Carlton) | 2 |
Norm Beckton (Essendon) | ||
Les Bryant (Fitzroy) | ||
Jim Spain (Richmond) | ||
Colin Watson (St Kilda) | ||
Wels Eicke (St Kilda) | ||
Jack O'Connell (South Melbourne) | ||
Roy Cazaly (South Melbourne) |
Greeves' outstanding season is further outlined by the fact that he is one of the youngest players to win the award, aged just 20 years 312 days at the time.[5]
Greeves' seven best-on-ground awards in just fourteen games played[6] is another outstanding statistic. With vote inflation included (where 1 vote in 1924 equals 3 votes), Greeves is one of the most consistent vote-getters of all time, with an average of 0.81 votes per game throughout his 10-season career.[7]
Team totals
[edit]The following list shows the teams whose players polled the most votes.[8] Geelong topped the list with 11 votes, 7 of them made up by 'Carji' Greeves.
Team | Votes | |
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1st | Geelong | 11 |
= 2nd | Richmond Essendon |
10 |
4th | Fitzroy | 9 |
5th | South Melbourne | 8 |
6th | Melbourne | 7 |
= 7th | St Kilda Carlton |
6 |
9th | Collingwood | 5 |
The team that polled the most votes, Geelong, missed the 1924 VFL finals by two games, finishing 5th.[9]
Leading vote-getters by team
[edit]The following list shows the players who topped their team for the most votes polled.[4]
Presentation
[edit]The Brownlow Medal was presented to the player at League Headquarters, without the fanfare, glitz and glamour of the award today.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Best and Fairest Player: Greeves (Geelong) wins medal". The Argus. 18 September 1924. p. 18. Retrieved 25 December 2009.
- ^ a b Lovett, Michael, ed. (2009). AFL Record Season Guide 2009. Docklands, Victoria: Slattery Media Group. p. 496. ISBN 978-0-9805162-6-5.
- ^ "Brownlow Medal". The Age. Melbourne, VIC. 24 April 1924. p. 9.
- ^ a b "1924 Brownlow Medal". AFL Tables. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
- ^ Lovett, p. 502
- ^ "Edward Greeves – Statistics". AFL Tables. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
- ^ "Brownlow Medal – Averages". AFL Tables. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
- ^ "1924 Brownlow Medal – Team Totals". AFL Tables. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
- ^ "1924 Season Scores – Ladder". AFL Tables. Archived from the original on 3 October 2009. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
- ^ Lovett, p. 503