Geelong midfielder Patrick Dangerfield took home the Brownlow Medal with a record-high 35 votes on Monday night, but it’s his award-winning photobomb that has social media buzzing.

Before the red carpet and vote count kicked off, the 26-year-old appeared to have some spare time while his wife, Mardi Dangerfield, did some final touch-ups.

As she filmed a short video showcasing her makeup and jewellery, Paddy could be seen in the background, giving a not-so-subtle finger to the camera.

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Fans immediately noticed the AFL star’s gesture in the background, and left comments on the post supporting Patrick’s sense of humour.

‘Patty! On ya for winning the Brownlow medal, but this is even better,’ wrote one excited fan, while another dubbed his move “the best photobomb ever.”

The best part is that the footballer’s gesture pretty much represents the attitude of anyone who’s ever had to wait for their partner to do that very last check before leaving the house.

The star’s modest acceptance speech was also a crowd favourite, dedicating his victory to the late 1989 Brownlow winner and Geelong great who died in March, Paul Couch.

“Ultimately, as footballers, team success is the most important thing,” Dangerfield began.

“But I think halfway through the count, when Paul Couch was replayed and the conversations around how Paul contributed to the game, it hit me what it would be like to be a Brownlow Medallist.

“So Couchy, this one is for you mate.”

The Brownlow Medal 2016 red carpet.

The Brownlow Medal 2016 red carpet.

Jimmy Bartel of Geelong and wife Nadia Bartel.

Gary Ablett of the Suns and wife Jordan Ablett

David Armitage of the Saints and partner Jessie Hultgren

Joel Selwood of Geelong helps his partner Brit Davis with her dress

Josh Kennedy of the Eagles and Laura Atkinson

Andrew Swallow of North Melbourne and wife Elise Swallow

Patrick Dangerfield of Geelong and partner Mardi Dangerfield

Cyril Rioli of Hawthorn and Shannyn Rioli

Robbie Tarrant of North Melbourne and partner Jess Jafer.

Nathan Buckley and wife Tania Buckley

Jack Ziebell of North Melbourne and partner Linda Weatherlake

Nathan Fyfe of Fremantle and partner Elli Bradshaw

Ruby Keddie, partner of Callan Ward of GWS

Eddie Betts of Adelaide and Anna Scullie

Marcus Bontempelli of the Western Bulldogs and Geraldine Bontempelli

Marc Murphy of Carlton and partner Jessie Habermann.

Max Gawn of Melbourne and partner Jessica Todd

Bryce Gibbs of Carlton and Lauren Tscharke