'Is he trying to tame lions?' AFL star Patrick Dangerfield's 'circus' outfit at the Brownlow Medal night is ruthlessly mocked
AFL superstar Patrick Dangerfield has been mercifully mocked online over his Brownlow Medal outfit.
The Geelong Cats star and former Brownlow winner went for a unique fashion statement for AFL's night of nights this year on the Gold Coast on Sunday night.
Joined by wife Mardi who wore a stunning fuchsia gown, Dangerfield ditched the traditional black tuxedo and tie to stand out from the crowd in his three-piece beige suit, striped open-neck shirt and dark brown loafers.
Patrick Dangerfield, pictured with wife Mardi went for a unique look at this year's Brownlows
Former Collingwood Magpies star and Brownlow Medal winner Dane Swan offered hilarious commentary on Dangerfield's outfit when he took over Sportsbet's Twitter account under the hashtag SwannyTweets.
'Danger is either going to field 80 overs at square leg or he's about to tame a few lions at the circus. What the hell is that outfit,' Swan wrote.
The cheeky tweet prompted fans to join in the fun.
'Looks like something you’d go and get measured up for after 27 bintangs by the pool in Bali,' one commented.
Another added: 'Are they his pyjamas. He was asleep on the day bed halfway through the count.'
2016 Brownlow Medal winner Patrick Dangerfield copped it from 2011 winner Dane Swan
AFL fans ruthlessly mocked Dangerfield's unique Brownlow Medal attire on social media
One woman joked he was getting in early for next week's Mad Monday celebrations.
Dangerfield wasn't the only one to cop a ruthless sledging from Swan.
Channel Seven's The Front Bar did a throwback segment during the coverage to when Swan won the Brownlow Medal back in 2011, where ceremony host Bruce McAvaney took an eternity to let go of his handshake.
'Just a heads up. It’s been nine years but yes but I can confirm Bruce has finally let go of my hand,' Swan wrote.
Patrick Dangerfield ditched the traditional black tuxedo and tie worn by most AFL players to stand out from the crowd at this year's Brownlow Medal ceremony
Swan also took a potshot at the bored-looking Adelaide Crows players at their gathering after a 2020 season they'd rather forget.
'The Crows table looks like a table of blokes who only know each other because all their girlfriends are friends,' Swan tweeted.
Nor did he miss this year's Brownlow winner Lachie Neale.
'I remember my first beer,' Swan captioned a screenshot of the Brisbane Lions star enjoying a beverage.
Dangerfield hopes to win his first premiership when Geelong take on the Richmond Tigers in Saturday night's AFL grand final at the Gabba in Brisbane.
