b'42264264264THE 1981 BROWNLOW MEDAL, 9ct gold, blue enamel, engraved verso Barry James Round 1981.Barry Rounds 1981 Brownlow win came as a welcome surprise to the man himself on the night, having ended the season actively dismissing his chances after previously getting his hopes up in 1979, only for it to go to Peter Moore. So Rounds victory was made all the more sweet when he learnt that not only had he won the Brownlow with 22 votes, but that for the first time ever, two medals would be awarded following a tie between him and former teammate Bernie Quinlan.The countback system had been abolished the year prior, meaning that Rounds and Quinlans votes were not able be separated, enabling the two close friends and former teammates to take an equal share in that years recognition on the night, and avoiding the possibility of either man having to receive a Medal retroactively.The oldest ever recipient of a Brownlow Medal, winning at the age of 31 years and 238 days, Rounds ascension to the ranks of Brownlow Medallists was met with overwhelming approval from the players and fanbase. By 1981 Round had more than distinguished himself on the field throughout his 258 League games, and was a recognisable figure known not only for his towering stature and exceptional marking skills, but also for his big heart and courageous leadership style.The year following Rounds Brownlow win saw the Swans begin their move to Sydney, where Round developed into the clubs first major star, doing everything he could both on and off the field to assist in cementing the citys engagement with what it was fervently hoped at Swans HQ would become their club. .$50,00075,000'