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Here is a little quiz to test your knowledge on the 2005 Brownlow Medal.

A multiple-choice quiz by SankMister. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
SankMister

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,382

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the top three for the medal in 2005? Hint

Cousins, Dal Santo, West

Cousins, West, Dal Santo

Cousins, Kerr, Dal Santo

Cousins, Kerr, Edwards

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many votes did Ben Cousins poll to win the award? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was unusual about Cousins relationship with the man who came second in the award? Hint

The runner-up was reported and later cleared for punching Cousins

The runner-up was adopted to Cousins' family

The runner-up played all his junior football with Cousins

The runner-up was dating Cousins' sister

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which player was the subject of a nationwide betting plunge following a leak predicting him as the winner of the award? Hint

Barry Hall

Matthew Pavlich

Daniel Wells

Brett Kirk

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which player polled the most votes for the Brisbane Lions? Hint

Luke Power

Jonathan Brown

Jason Akermanis

Simon Black

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the 2005 Rising Star nominations polled the most Brownlow votes? Hint

Adam Cooney

Lance Franklin

Brett Deliedio

Brock McLean

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many players polled votes in the 2005 Brownlow Medal? Hint

202

245

195

165

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which ineligible player polled the most votes? Hint

Barry Hall

Mark Ricciuto

Chris Judd

Fraser Gehrig

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who polled the most votes in terms of teams? Hint

Adelaide

Sydney

West Coast

St. Kilda

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which team had the least amount of vote getters? Hint

Carlton

Richmond

Collingwood

Hawthorn

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the top three for the medal in 2005?

Answer: Cousins, Kerr, Dal Santo

For the first time since 1926 there was a one-two result with players from the same club.

2. How many votes did Ben Cousins poll to win the award?

Answer: 20

He finished on 20 votes just one clear of teammate Daniel Kerr.

3. What was unusual about Cousins relationship with the man who came second in the award?

Answer: The runner-up was dating Cousins' sister

Ben Cousins' sister was actually dating Daniel Kerr and attended the function as Kerr's date. She described it as a win-win situation when the final votes were being read out.

4. Which player was the subject of a nationwide betting plunge following a leak predicting him as the winner of the award?

Answer: Brett Kirk

Kirk would have disappointed punters as he only polled 10 votes to finish 10 behind Cousins.

5. Which player polled the most votes for the Brisbane Lions?

Answer: Luke Power

Power polled 14 votes to easily poll more than Akermanis and Brown 11 and Black six. This was despite missing three games during the year.

6. Which of the 2005 Rising Star nominations polled the most Brownlow votes?

Answer: Brock McLean

Despite finishing way back in voting for the Rising Star, McLean polled nine votes, seven more than Rising Star winner Deliedio.

7. How many players polled votes in the 2005 Brownlow Medal?

Answer: 202

A total of 32 players polled one vote, whilst 30 players reached double figures.

8. Which ineligible player polled the most votes?

Answer: Chris Judd

Judd, the winner in 2004 polled 15 votes. Ricciuto polled 11 and Gehrig 10. Barry Hall polled 16 votes, however he was eligible to win the award as he was not suspended during the regular season.

9. Who polled the most votes in terms of teams?

Answer: Adelaide

Despite having the winner and runner-up, West Coast could only manage the second most votes. Adelaide finished on top of the ladder and therefore were expected to poll well.

10. Which team had the least amount of vote getters?

Answer: Carlton

Carlton only had nine players that polled votes in the count. As they finished with the wooden spoon, this was expected.

Source: Author SankMister

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