AFL stars take a back seat as their glamorous partners pose front and centre

The Brownlow Medal Count is a night where the Australian Football League’s biggest and brightest stars are acknowledged for the their prowess on the field. 

But on Monday night, it was their wives and girlfriends (WAGS) who commanded attention on the red carpet.

Some of AFL’s biggest names including Trent Cotchin, Chris Judd, Jason Johannisen and Alex Pendlebury were left awkwardly standing to one side as their glamorous partners posed front and centre on the red carpet.

Richmond Tigers captain and 2012 Brownlow medal winner Trent Cotchin was ready to let wife Brooke take the spotlight.

After a few pictures together, he stepped back to let Brooke show off her stunning red frock with daring cut outs and thigh-high splits.

At one point he kindly adjusted the train as she showed off her glamorous gown.

Two-time Brownlow winner and AFL legend Chris Judd also stood dutifully behind his wife Bec. 

Letting her take the spotlight: Two-time Brownlow winner and AFL legend Chris Judd also stood dutifully behind his wife Bec as she showcased her lilac J’Aton Couture gown to the adoring cameras

He kept a few paces away from the fashionista as she showcased her lilac J’Aton Couture gown to the adoring cameras.

Western Bulldogs star Jason Johannisen and his partner Logan Shine made a dramatic grand entrance on the red carpet.

He took a fashion risk in a wearing a black and white tartan suit, but it was his girlfriend’s over-the-top white feathered Con Ilio dress that raised eyebrows.

Scene stealer: Western Bulldogs star Jason Johannisen and his partner Logan Shine made a dramatic grand entrance on the red carpet. As she took her place in front of the cameras to showcase the frock, Jason made his way to the end of her extravagantly long train to fix it up

As she took her place in front of the cameras to showcase the frock, Jason made his way to the end of her extravagantly long train to fix it up.

Scott Pendlebury and wife Alex also posed for a photo together on the red carpet and stepped back soon after.

The brunette beauty showed off her enviable figure in a one-shoulder emerald green silk frock that also featured a generous thigh split.

In the limelight: Scott Pendlebury and wife Alex also posed for a photo together on the red carpet and stepped back soon after. The brunette beauty showed off her enviable figure in a one-shoulder emerald green silk frock that also featured a generous thigh split