AFL star Jack Ginnivan stole the show with his appearance at the 2024 Brownlow Medal ceremony, but many fans were left wondering what he was actually doing there.
The 21-year-old has been causing controversy since making his AFL debut with Collingwood, before switching to Hawthorn this season and angering Port Adelaide fans with a shocking comment on social media.
Ginnivan announced his new, gorgeous girlfriend Lily Rose Mitchell as a model and turned heads at the Brownlow ceremony in 2024.
However, many AFL fans wondered how he got an invite, given that he is not yet a top player at his club.
Each year the AFL invites a minimum of five players from each team to this magnificent event. These are usually the ones most likely to be counted on the ballot and have a real chance of taking home the medal.
Previous winners and captains are automatically invited, meaning clubs can field six or more players.
According to the AFL, Jai Newcombe, James Worpel and Will Day were the leading contenders for the Hawks this year, while bookmakers also rated Dylan Moore as an outside chance. Massimo D’Ambrosio and captain James Sicily also polled on the night.
All of this left AFL fans wondering: what was Ginnivan actually doing at the Brownlow Medal?
AFL star Jack Ginnivan went public with his stunning new model girlfriend Lily Rose Mitchell at the 2024 Brownlow Medal ceremony (pictured)
“I understand this event is meant to reward players for their performance and not to reward a few women for 15 minutes of fame. Or am I missing something here?” asked one viewer.
“How did he get an invite? Aren’t there really 5 better Hawks players this year?” asked another.
Some joked that he looked like he was part of the catering staff, with one posting: ‘What time does he serve the snacks?’
‘Couldn’t arrange a match for the Pies who have now been invited to the Brownlow… Will he get a vote?’ asked another.
Ginnivan had the final say, receiving three votes for the club’s victory over his former team Collingwood, which left him seventh on the Hawks list.
The couple made a stylish red carpet debut as they launched their romance in front of the cameras at the Crown Show.
Jack, 21, kept his look sleek and sophisticated in a crisp white jacket paired with black trousers and a classic black bow tie
The Hawks star and his date made a stylish red carpet debut as they launched their romance in front of the cameras at the Crown Melbourne.
21-year-old Jack kept his look sleek and sophisticated in a crisp white jacket, paired with black trousers and a classic black bow tie.
The Collingwood forward exuded confidence as he posed alongside his blonde beauty, both of whom exuded glamour for the prestigious AFL event.
Lily stole the show in a breathtaking metallic bronze gown with a plunging neckline and a daring thigh-high slit.
The fluid fabric of the dress hugged her figure perfectly and shone under the lights, leaving no doubt that she was one of the best dressed contestants of the evening.
Lily stole the show in a stunning metallic bronze gown with a plunging neckline and a daring thigh-length slit
She finished the look with strappy heels, keeping her accessories minimal and letting the dress do all the talking.
Her blonde waves fell over her shoulders and her makeup was bronzed and shiny to accentuate the sultry vibe of her outfit.
After Jack hit the red carpet, he gave his fans a glimpse into their evening via Instagram.
He captioned the photo with the cheeky caption “soft launch,” a nod to the fact that the couple’s relationship had been nothing more than rumors up until that point.
While the exact date the couple started dating remains a secret, their chemistry was undeniable as they posed arm in arm and clearly enjoyed their moment in the spotlight.
After stunning the red carpet, Jack took to Instagram to give fans a sneak peek into their night, cheekily captioning the photo “soft launch,” in a playful nod to the fact that the pair’s relationship had been nothing more than rumors up until this point
While little is known about Lily, she already has a strong presence on TikTok and is no stranger to showing off her incredible figure in bikini photos
Jack’s new romance has certainly turned heads, with fans eager to know more about the gorgeous blonde by his side.
Many people were raving about the couple’s stylish looks, with some suspecting that this could be the start of something long-lasting.
While little is known about Lily yet, she already has a strong presence on TikTok and is no stranger to showing off her killer figure in bikini photos.