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There was the odd nervous moment, but Patrick Dangerfield has done it, capping his outstanding season by winning a maiden Brownlow medal - breaking the record under the 3-2-1 system in doing so.
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He pays tribute to the late Paul Couch:
"Couchy, this one's for you mate."
Dangerfield pays tribute to his former club: "I owe my career to the Adelaide footy club."
He says that ex-captain Taylor Walker sent him a text saying he'd strip naked if Dangerfield didn't win.
Dangerfield picks the Bulldogs for Saturday. It's a popular tip in the room.
Dangerfield: I don't think anyone stands here because of themselves...it's a collaborative effort.
"I sort of tried to act cool and calm and relaxed, but I must admit underneath I was pretty nervous."
Last year's winner Nat Fyfe puts Charlie over the Cat superstar's neck. Has a player's move of clubs ever been more successful? The Cats missed the grand final, but it's hard to think his year could have been much better.