Tom Mitchell and Hannah Davis look set to become AFL’s new golden couple.
On Monday night, the son of Sydney Swans great Barry Mitchell won the illustrious 2018 Brownlow Medal.
The 25-year-old became the sixth player in Hawthorn’s history to win the coveted title.
AFL’s new golden couple? Tom Mitchell, the son of Sydney Swans great Barry, wins the illustrious 2018 Brownlow Medal with the support of his stunning girlfriend Hannah Davis. The couple are pictured at Monday night’s ceremony in Melbourne
Tom polled 28 votes to earn himself the prestigious 2018 Brownlow Medal at Melbourne’s Crown Palladium.
The former Sydney Swans star, who traded over to Hawthorn following the 2016 season, was also awarded the AFL Players Association’s Most Valuable Player.
Speaking to Seven’s Bruce McAvaney following the result, Tom credited his family with helping him deal with his newfound fame and the pressures of a footy career.
Winner: Tom, 25, polled 28 votes ahead of Collingwood’s Steele Sidebottom with 24, earning himself the prestigious 2018 Brownlow Medal at Melbourne’s Crown Palladium
His rock: Tom’s girlfriend Hannah Davis proved to be his support system at Monday night’s awards ceremony
‘It can be a challenge to get away from (the pressure) at times but I’ve had great support around me which made it a lot easier,’ Tom said.
Tom’s girlfriend Hannah Davis proved to be his biggest cheerleader at Monday night’s awards ceremony.
The Deakin University graduate stunned in a pink jewelled frock that featured a plunging neckline, a racy cut-out at the back and a dramatic train.
Stunning: The Deakin University graduate stunned in a pink jewelled frock that featured a plunging neckline, a racy cut-out at the back and a dramatic train
Hannah styled her blonde locks in soft waves and enhanced her striking facial features with a bronzed complexion, bold brows and a matte nude lip.
During his acceptance speech, a smitten Tom paid tribute to Hannah, saying on stage: ‘She’s the real reason I’m standing up here!’
He continued, cooing: ‘Hannah’s made sacrifices, she’s there through the highs and lows.’
Speaking later in an interview, Hannah returned the favour saying: ‘Tom makes me proud every single day.’
Appreciative: During his acceptance speech, a smitten Tom paid tribute to Hannah, saying on stage: ‘She’s the real reason I’m standing up here!’
She revealed the pair will soon be jetting off to holiday in Europe, before spending some extra time in Byron Bay.
Hannah can perhaps turn to fellow AFL WAG Rebecca Judd for advice in navigating the social scene.
The 35-year-old wife of retired Carlton player Chris Judd has long been a fixture on the red carpet.
Proud: Speaking later in an interview, Hannah returned the favour saying: ‘Tom makes me proud every single day’
Queen WAG: Hannah can perhaps turn to fellow AFL WAG Rebecca Judd for advice in navigating the social scene. Rebecca, 35, is pictured with husband Chris Judd, 35, at Monday’s awards ceremony
Rebecca has cultivated a successful business portfolio, with the aid of her sports star beau, that includes athleisure brand JAGGAD.
Rebecca, who shares four children with Chris, revealed how she transformed from living in the sportsman’s shadow to becoming a high-profile businesswoman, on last week’s 3PM Pick-Up.
‘For years I was always associated with him (Chris),’ she said, before adding: ‘I think I’m (now) respected in my own right as a career woman.’
Career trajectory: Rebecca revealed how she transformed from living in the sportsman’s shadow to becoming a high-profile businesswoman, on last week’s 3PM Pick-Up: ‘For years I was always associated with him (Chris),’ she said, before adding: ‘I think I’m (now) respected in my own right as a career woman’