There is no credible or verified information indicating that Matt Rowell paid any amount to win the Brownlow Medal. The Brownlow Medal is awarded based on votes by umpires for the best and fairest player in AFL matches during the season. Matt Rowell won the 2025 Brownlow Medal with a record-breaking 39 votes, achieving this through outstanding performance on the field, not by any form of payment or financial transaction.
Claims or rumors about someone paying to win are typically unfounded controversies or conspiracies without evidence. The AFL community has discussed some contentious votes in the process, but no credible reports support any payment related to the award.
In summary, Matt Rowell earned the Brownlow Medal by merit and was not paying anything to win it.
