A newly engaged WAG has stunned on the red carpet at AFL’s night of nights, with many rushing to praise her sheer look. Collingwood player Josh Daicos’ fiance Annalise Dalins set pulses racing with a nude gown that flashes the flesh. Some fans have labelled it “out of this world” at the Brownlow Medal event in Melbourne.
Ms Dalins, who said ‘yes’ to Daicos just over a week ago while on holiday in Santorini, Greece, dazzled in a sheer one-shoulder beaded dress with an ab-flashing cut out and a very high thigh split. The 25-year-old’s underwear was on display in the custom Oglia-Loro Couture number, with the racy ensemble setting fans alight, as many labelled the outfit “stunning” and “insane”. The event is being hosted by Seven presenter Rebecca Maddern and Hamish McLachlan.
Maddern quickly captured attention in a red dress, which featured a daring cut out in the bodice and a thigh high split, which she wore sheer stockings underneath. She styled her hair in a sleek up do, smiling as she posed for the cameras. Julie Neale, who turned heads last year for her bum-flashing dress, shared a snap of herself to her Instagram before she headed out to celebrate her husband, Lachie, who is a favourite once again after winning the award in 2023.
Mrs Neale wore a completely sheer custom dress from Kyha Studios that showed off her budding baby bump — the pair’s second child after daughter, Poppy, was welcomed in 2021. The off-the-shoulder black dress had a bandeau-style top, with thicker material to create a nude-like look. She styled her hair in an elegant bun at the back of her head, however left out a piece of hair to frame her face.
She completed the look with simple silver accessories — and social media users were quick to lose their collective mind over the look. “My jaw is on the floor,” one person commented on Mrs Neale’s red carpet outfit. Another said: “Stunning (as always).
” “What a vision,” one said. One said: “Ommmmmmggggg you absolute ANGEL!!!! The most beautiful bump ever.” Bombers star Nic Martin and his and partner Natasha Germano were also spotted on the red carpet.
Ms Germano’s dress had a sheer black plunging neckline but was overlayed by a rigid metallic style skirt, which she paired with sheer elbow length gloves and a small black bag. Jack Viney and his wife Charlotte also took to the red carpet, with the Demons midfielder wearing a velvet suit jacket. But it was truly Mrs Viney who turned heads in a dress with a daring cut down the side.
The dress featured a black band around her torso and a shimmering lace overlay that flew out into a train. Mrs Viney’s dress, from popular label Oglia-Loro couture, also had corset detailing down the side. She had her brunette hair in loose waves and opted for no accessories.
Mrs Viney was styled by popular celebrity stylist Paul Versace, who goes by Styled by Bloom on social media. The dress garnered a lot of reaction, with former reality star Domenica Calarco going so far as to make the claim; “Best dressed, sorry everyone else.” Another social media user added: “Stunning Char! You kill it every year.
” “Omffggggg this is everything,” one said. There was a surprising face on the Brownlow red carpet, with Bec Judd returning after more than six years away from the event. Judd, who made headlines in 2004 with her dress, attended the event alongside her husband Chris, who is considered one of the greatest players of the sport of all time.
The 41-year-old’s sense of style has changed a lot over the years, this time opting for a classic strapless pink dress. The baby pink dress featured an elongated corset torso that flowed into a bubble skirt. Collingwood player Tom Mitchell was pictured alongside Tayla Brown, who wore a figure-hugging green dress for the occasion.
The dress had a plunging neckline that stopped just before Ms Brown’s naval, adding character to the dress. The neckline also featured ruffling along it. In a rare bucking of the dress trend Elise Gosdschan, who attended with Brisbane Lions player Cam Rayner, wore a two-piece outfit for the event in Melbourne.
The off-white ensemble featured a silk skirt and a detailed crop top, with Ms Gosdschan styling her blond hair around her face. Meanwhile, Rayner wore a navy suit for the occasion. She wore simple hoop earring to let the dress stand out, styling her blonde hair in an up do.
Hawthorn player Jack Ginnivan walked the red carpet with Lily Mitchell, who wore a bronze metallic dress for the event. The dress featured a halter neck with a triangle style top that had a plunging neckline. The dress also had a thigh-high split in the front, with the skirt wrapping around her waist.
To offset the detail in the dress, Ms Mitchell styled it with simple earrings and a necklace. Ginnivan bucked the traditional tuxedo jacket trend and opted for a white coat. Metallics appeared to be a trend for the evening, with Parish Bishop, the partner of Essendon player Sam Durham, also going for the look.
Her bronze dress was strapless and sat flush to her body, with the neckline featuring an off-centre bow look. She had her brunette hair styled up and opted for a simple makeup look. Brisbane Lions player Josh Dunkley’s guest Tippah Dwan also followed this year’s trend by picking out a one shoulder gold metallic dress.
The dress featured a curl design on the hip that flowed into a thigh-high split. Ms Dwan paired the look with pointed black heels and a satin black shawl before finding with drop earrings. Melbourne defender Jake Lever attended the Brownlow with his wife, Jessica.
Mrs Lever opted for a classy baby blue dress that featured a corset style top that flowed into a floor length skirt with a daring split. She had her dark hair styled simply away from her face, letting her dress make a statement. Carlton forward Charlie Curnow wore a three-piece suit for the occasion, tying it together with a bow tie.
Curnow attended the event with Tiana Simic, who wore a halter-neck black dress. The dress had a plunging neck line that gave her a chance to accessorise with a silver drop necklace, which she tied into the outfit with a silver bag. GWS Giants player Tom Green attended with his mum, Melanie, who wore a satin halter neck dress with a low cut back.
Not every team has made it to Melbourne, with the Sydney Swans hosting their own Brownlow event at the SCG ahead of the weekend grand final. Swans star Chad Warner attended with partner Alice Hughes, who brought a much needed pop of colour to the night in a baby pink dress. Her dress, which was strapless, had a flowing pink train behind her.
Meanwhile, Callum Mills’ partner Tiffany Browne opted for a contrasted material look for the Sydney-based Brownlow event. She wore a satin solve skirt that flowed out behind her, and paired it with an off-the-shoulder velvet peplum bodice. Ms Browne opted for dramatic eye makeup and delicate silver jewellery to tie her look together.
Sydney Swans player Jordan Dawson attended the 2024 Brownlow event with his wife Milly. Mrs Dawson wore an off-the-shoulder underdress corset with a sheer black layer over the top, with her husband unable to take his eyes off of her. She finished the look with black sandal heels and a bag, and her brunette hair falling around her face.
Western Bullogs’ player Adam Treloar’s partner Kim Ravaillion arrived on the red carpet looking the picture of elegance in Melbourne. Ms Ravaillion wore a nude floor length gown with a train behind her. The dress had a sparkle layer over the skirt.
The bodice was corset style with an off the shoulder sleeve. Like many of the men on the red carpet, Treloar kept his look simple so his partner’s outfit could shine. Abbey Holmes, a former Adelaide Football Club player and Channel 7 AFL presenter, posed alongside former Magpies star Dale Thomas as two of the first on the red carpet.
Holmes wore a floor length strapless silver dress covered in white detailing, pairing in with a simple diamond necklace. Meanwhile, Thomas opted for a simple suit with a large bow tie for the occasion. Fellow presenter Abbey Gelmi was also on the red carpet, wearing a strapless black dress with a large white bubble hemline.
She styled her brunette hair in loose waves around her face. AFL chairman Richard Goyder arrived alongside his wife, Janine, for the sport’s big night, with the boss arriving in an elegant tuxedo for the evening. Meanwhile, his wife opted for a contemporary deep blue dress with a layered neckline and sheer detailing.
Melbourne Football Club president Brad Green followed the lead of the sports’ chairman, opting for a tuxedo, while his guest, Caty Price opted for a deep red dress. Her dress had a dramatic slit up the side and a large bow detail on the shower. Last year Julie Neale – who is married to the 2023 winner and has attended since 2017 by his side apart from when she gave birth to their daughter, Poppy – stole the show.
At the 2023 event, she turned heads in a showstopping cut-out gown that flashed her booty at when arriving at the Gabba – a separate celebration from the main event at the Crown Palladium in Melbourne. The sensational outfit from Australian designer, Chosen by Kyha, featured a beaded bodice overlayed with an A-symmetrical fabric skirt which deliberately flaunted the left side of her hip from front to back. Fans of the mum-of-one, who is currently expecting the couple’s second child, were quick to praise Jules, declaring the outfit was “stunning” and her look “flawless”.
“This entire look is phenomenal,” one of her 20,000 followers stated. “JULES. Daring to bare,” another said.
She caused a similar stir in 2020 when she supported her then Brisbane Lions star husband in a “naked” gold dress . On the night, Neale won the 2020 Brownlow Medal, but Jules captured her share of the headlines with her jaw-dropping outfit. She paired the sparkly sheer dress with a pair of clear high-heels and wore her signature blonde locks in loose waves, declaring on Instagram her husband’s win was the “highlight” of her year.
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