Show Notes
It’s Brownlow week, which means footy and fashion are officially sharing the spotlight. In this special Brownlow edition of No Utes in the Valet, Elliot and Isaac make their predictions for one of the biggest nights on the AFL calendar, just from very different perspectives. Elliot takes on the red carpet, revealing the designers he’s hoping to see, the trends he predicts will dominate the night and who he thinks could take out best dressed. Meanwhile, Isaac turns his attention to the medal count, breaking down his predicted top three in the race for the 2026 Brownlow Medal. In this episode: Designers to watch on the Brownlow red carpet Who Elliot is tipping for best dressed Isaac’s predicted top three in the Brownlow Medal count The boys’ final predictions before Brownlow night Footy meets fashion, exactly where No Utes in the Valet likes it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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