Five Sydney Swans players will attend a special Brownlow Medal night function in the Members’ Pavilion at the SCG.

Co-captain Kieren Jack, Dan Hannebery, Josh Kennedy, Luke Parker and Lance Franklin will be in attendance for the AFL’s night of nights.

As the team prepares for the 2016 AFL Grand Final the players will take part in the event from Sydney.

The midfield trio of Hannebery, Parker and Kennedy are all considered to be contenders for the honour with Geelong midfielder Patrick Dangerfield the clear favourite.

The 2016 Brownlow Medal will be broadcast live on the Seven Network - check your local guides for details.

AFL.com.au Brownlow Medal Guide

Best chance: Luke Parker
The star midfielder set a new personal record for disposals this season and averaged almost 28 per match, while also booting 21 goals for the minor premiers. Parker formed part of the league's best onball division and gathered fewer than 25 touches in a game just six times throughout the season, while also leading the Swans for tackles, his best effort an incredible 17 against Melbourne in round 13. 

Fast starter: Luke Parker
Parker's early stretch started with 40 possessions and a goal against Collingwood, and ended with 29 touches, three goals and nine tackles in round six. The 23-year-old could have up to 12 votes and lead the count at that stage.  

One-vote wonder: Ted Richards
The veteran turned back the clock with 22 possessions, a goal, and an old-fashioned hanger against West Coast at the SCG in round five. Unfortunately he suffered a broken cheekbone in the same game and his season never really recovered. 

Total votes
Parker and fellow All Australians Lance Franklin, Josh Kennedy and Dan Hannebery should lead the Swans to 104 votes according to the predictor, with that quartet expected to dominate the three-vote games, while Tom Mitchell, Isaac Heeney, Jarrad McVeigh, Kurt Tippett, Dane Rampe and Richards are also expected to poll best-afield votes. - Adam Curley