Nadia Bartel, Jessie Murphy, Abbey Gelmi wear daring split dresses as they lead the WAGS on the Brownlow red carpet… but Emma Hawkins steals show with an eye-popping revealing gown

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It's the night on Melbourne's social calendar that sees WAGS dressed in their finest.

And Nadia Bartel nearly suffered a wardrobe malfunction as she arrived on the AFL Brownlow Medal red carpet in Melbourne on Monday.

The 34-year-old exposed her bare leg in a pale blue strapless J'Aton Couture frock with a daring thigh split.  

Close call! Nadia Bartel nearly suffers a wardrobe malfunction as she exposes her bare thigh in a beaded frock on the red carpet as she leads the arrivals at the AFL Brownlow Medal

Close call! Nadia Bartel nearly suffers a wardrobe malfunction as she exposes her bare thigh in a beaded frock on the red carpet as she leads the arrivals at the AFL Brownlow Medal

Nadia teamed her eye-catching frock with nude pointy-toe Christian Louboutin heels and Cerrone jewels.

The blogger styled her locks in a centre part and voluminous curls, and opted for a glamorous makeup palette.

Nadia arrived on the red carpet where she prepared to interview a slew of AFL WAGS for Channel Seven.  

Taking it in her stride: The blogger laughed off the near wardrobe malfunction as she prepared to interview a slew of AFL WAGS for Channel Seven
Taking it in her stride: The blogger laughed off the near wardrobe malfunction as she prepared to interview a slew of AFL WAGS for Channel Seven

Taking it in her stride: The blogger laughed off the near wardrobe malfunction as she prepared to interview a slew of AFL WAGS for Channel Seven

Svelte: Nadia's beaded J'Aton Couture frock featured a bodice underneath sheer fabric, and accentuated her trim figure

Svelte: Nadia's beaded J'Aton Couture frock featured a bodice underneath sheer fabric, and accentuated her trim figure

Primped to perfection: The mother-of-two was dripping in Cerrone jewels and styled her locks in a centre part and voluminous curls, framing a glamorous makeup palette
Primped to perfection: The mother-of-two was dripping in Cerrone jewels and styled her locks in a centre part and voluminous curls, framing a glamorous makeup palette

Primped to perfection: The mother-of-two was dripping in Cerrone jewels and styled her locks in a centre part and voluminous curls, framing a glamorous makeup palette 

Legs eleven: Nadia boosted her height with nude patent Christian Louboutin heels

Legs eleven: Nadia boosted her height with nude patent Christian Louboutin heels 

Jessie Murphy (née Habermann) also showed off her leg in a white sheer frock with a bodice and thigh split, as she posed with husband Marc. 

The blonde beauty added metallic pointy-toe heels and allowed her straight locks to flow freely around her face and shoulders. 

Jessie's makeup included a matte foundation, defined brows, a false set of lashes and a natural lip. 

Goddess: The estranged wife of AFL star Jimmy Bartel looked sensational as she posed from different angles on the carpet
Goddess: The estranged wife of AFL star Jimmy Bartel looked sensational as she posed from different angles on the red carpet
Goddess: The estranged wife of AFL star Jimmy Bartel looked sensational as she posed from different angles on the red carpet

Goddess: The estranged wife of AFL star Jimmy Bartel looked sensational as she posed from different angles on the carpet

In her element: Nadia played with her tresses as she allowed the cameramen to capture a number of incredible shots
In her element: Nadia played with her tresses as she allowed the cameramen to capture a number of incredible shots

In her element: Nadia played with her tresses as she allowed the cameramen to capture a number of incredible shots 

Defiant: Nadia previously told The Herald Sun that she's 'looking forward' to getting back into work mode, following her split from Jimmy. Her decision to attend the Brownlow Medal was met with mixed reaction

Defiant: Nadia previously told The Herald Sun that she's 'looking forward' to getting back into work mode, following her split from Jimmy. Her decision to attend the Brownlow Medal was met with mixed reaction

White on the mark: Jessie Murphy (née Habermann) also showed off her leg in a sheer white frock with a bodice and thigh split, as she posed with husband Marc

White on the mark: Jessie Murphy (née Habermann) also showed off her leg in a sheer white frock with a bodice and thigh split, as she posed with husband Marc 

Abbey Gelmi also showed off her leg in a pale pink Cappellazzo Couture gown with a daring thigh split. 

The Channel Seven reporter's frock also featured a bodice that drew attention to her tiny waist.

Abbey added perspex studded pointy-toe heels and delicate silver jewels, and styled her brunette locks out and wavy.

Picture-perfect: Jessie added metallic pointy-toe heels, styled her shoulder-length locks out, and drew attention to her eyes with a false set of lashes
Picture-perfect: Jessie added metallic pointy-toe heels, styled her shoulder-length locks out, and drew attention to her eyes with a false set of lashes

Picture-perfect: Jessie added metallic pointy-toe heels, styled her shoulder-length locks out, and drew attention to her eyes with a false set of lashes 

Stunning: Channel Seven reporter Abbey Gelmi also showed off her leg in a pale pink Cappellazzo Couture gown with a daring thigh split, which she paired with perspex studded heels and delicate silver jewels
Stunning: Channel Seven reporter Abbey Gelmi also showed off her leg in a pale pink Cappellazzo Couture gown with a daring thigh split, which she paired with perspex studded heels and delicate silver jewels

Stunning: Channel Seven reporter Abbey Gelmi also showed off her leg in a pale pink Cappellazzo Couture gown with a daring thigh split, which she paired with perspex studded heels and delicate silver jewels 

Her makeup look included a bronzed complexion, bold brows, lashings of mascara and a made nude lip.   

Laura Griffin flashed the flesh in a pale pink silk gown that revealed her delicate décolletage, toned tummy and lean legs.

The brunette paired her bold dress with glitzy silver strappy heels and drop earrings, and her beauty look consisted of a topknot, groomed brows, lashings of mascara and a glossy nude lip.  

Body-confident: Laura Griffin flashed the flesh in a pale pink silk gown that revealed her delicate décolletage, toned tummy and lean legs

Body-confident: Laura Griffin flashed the flesh in a pale pink silk gown that revealed her delicate décolletage, toned tummy and lean legs 

Proud girlfriend: The brunette posed on the carpet with boyfriend Ben Stratton of the AFL Hawks

Proud girlfriend: The brunette posed on the carpet with boyfriend Ben Stratton of the AFL Hawks

Laura posed on the carpet with boyfriend Ben Stratton, 30, of the AFL Hawks, who looked dapper in a tailored black suit jacket and trousers, a crisp white shirt, dress shoes and a black bow tie. 

Australia's favourite weather presenter Jane Bunn, 40, showed off her cleavage in a pale pink gown with a feather-inspired plunging neckline.

The slimline design also highlighted her trim waist and shapely derrière as she posed up a storm on the carpet. 

Making an entrance: Australia's favourite weather presenter Jane Bunn, 40, showed off her cleavage in a pale pink gown with a feather-inspired plunging neckline
Making an entrance: Australia's favourite weather presenter Jane Bunn, 40, showed off her cleavage in a pale pink gown with a feather-inspired plunging neckline

Making an entrance: Australia's favourite weather presenter Jane Bunn, 40, showed off her cleavage in a pale pink gown with a feather-inspired plunging neckline

In profile: Jane added pearl drop earrings and styled her shoulder-length locks in a centre parting and relaxed waves

In profile: Jane added pearl drop earrings and styled her shoulder-length locks in a centre parting and relaxed waves  

Ready for her close-up: The blonde beauty also showed off her pert derrière as she presented on the carpet

Ready for her close-up: The blonde beauty also showed off her pert derrière as she presented on the carpet 

Polished: Josh Gibson, 35, cut a dapper figure in a crisp white dress shirt, a tailored black suit jacket and trousers, patent dress shoes and a black bow tie

Polished: Josh Gibson, 35, cut a dapper figure in a crisp white dress shirt, a tailored black suit jacket and trousers, patent dress shoes and a black bow tie

Ready for duty: The retired AFL player joined Nadia Bartel on the red carpet for reporting duties for Channel Seven

Ready for duty: The retired AFL player joined Nadia Bartel on the red carpet for reporting duties for Channel Seven 

Jane added pearl drop earrings, styled her shoulder-length locks in relaxed waves, and enhanced her eyes with dramatic kohl liner.

Josh Gibson, 35, cut a dapper figure in a crisp white dress shirt, a tailored black suit jacket and trousers, patent dress shoes and a black bow tie.

The retired AFL player joined Nadia Bartel on the red carpet for reporting duties for Channel Seven.  

Making them green with envy! Channel Nine reporter Madeline Slattery dazzled in a satin ruffled frock with belt detail and a daring thigh split
Making them green with envy! Channel Nine reporter Madeline Slattery dazzled in a satin ruffled frock with belt detail and a daring thigh split

Making them green with envy! Channel Nine reporter Madeline Slattery dazzled in a satin ruffled frock with belt detail and a daring thigh split

Bondage-inspired: Kate Turner felt ultra confident as she took to the carpet with boyfriend Dyson Heppell of the AFL Bombers in a black PVC bondage-inspired dress with a daring thigh split

Bondage-inspired: Kate Turner felt ultra confident as she took to the carpet with boyfriend Dyson Heppell of the AFL Bombers in a black PVC bondage-inspired dress with a daring thigh split 

Vampy: Kate added black fringed heels, statement rings, and tucked her blonde locks behind her ears
Vampy: Kate added black fringed heels, statement rings, and tucked her blonde locks behind her ears

Vampy: Kate added black fringed heels, statement rings, and tucked her blonde locks behind her ears 

Channel Nine reporter Madeline Slattery dazzled in a lime green satin frock with a ruffled shoulder, belt detail and daring thigh split.

The journalist boosted her height with beige strappy heels and slicked her locks into a chignon, drawing attention to her striking facial features.

Kate Turner felt ultra confident as she took to the carpet with boyfriend Dyson Heppell of the AFL Bombers in a black PVC bondage-inspired dress with a daring thigh split. 

Courtney Carruthers also showed off a significant amount of leg in a gold sequinned strapless frock with a daring thigh split, as she posed with boyfriend James Worpel of the AFL Hawks

Courtney Carruthers also showed off a significant amount of leg in a gold sequinned strapless frock with a daring thigh split, as she posed with boyfriend James Worpel of the AFL Hawks

The blonde added fringed black heels and statement rings, and tucked her straight blonde locks behind her ears.  

Courtney Carruthers also showed off a significant amount of leg in a gold sequinned strapless frock with a daring thigh split.

The brunette, who accompanied boyfriend James Worpel of the AFL Hawks, added black heels, a thin waist band and drop earrings. 

She's no wallflower! Ana Calle, boyfriend of AFL Swans star Josh Kennedy, turned heads in a yellow dress with ample fabric from the waist
She's no wallflower! Ana Calle, boyfriend of AFL Swans star Josh Kennedy, turned heads in a yellow dress with ample fabric from the waist

She's no wallflower! Ana Calle, boyfriend of AFL Swans star Josh Kennedy, turned heads in a yellow dress with ample fabric from the waist 

Trim physique: The outlandish size of Ana's dress accentuated her very tiny frame

Trim physique: The outlandish size of Ana's dress accentuated her very tiny frame 

Courtney's locks were styled back off her face, and her striking facial features were enhanced with a glam makeup palette. 

Ana Calle turned heads in a very dramatic yellow silk frock with ample fabric from the waist down, as she embraced boyfriend Josh Kennedy of the AFL Swans. 

Her dark tresses were pinned back, apart from a side fringe, and silver jewels added a touch of bling. 

Bumping along nicely: Alex Pendlebury, wife of AFL Magpies star Scott, showed off her burgeoning baby bump in a beaded black gown by Jane Hill

Bumping along nicely: Alex Pendlebury, wife of AFL Magpies star Scott, showed off her burgeoning baby bump in a beaded black gown by Jane Hill

Finishing off the look: The brunette accessorised with statement silver jewellery and secured her locks into a chignon at the nape of the neck
Husband and wife: Alex posed with husband Scott Pendlebury

Finishing off the look: The brunette accessorised with statement silver jewellery and secured her locks into a chignon at the nape of the neck. Pictured on the right with husband Scott Pendlebury

Alex Pendlebury, wife of AFL Magpies star Scott, showed off her burgeoning baby bump in a beaded black gown by Jane Hill.

The brunette accessorised with statement silver jewellery, secured her locks into a chignon at the nape of the neck, and a slick of nude lipstick.  

Va va voom: Kim Ravaillion stood out in a red plunging frock with sheer panels and a daring thigh split, as she embraced boyfriend Adam Treloar of the AFL Magpies

Va va voom: Kim Ravaillion stood out in a red plunging frock with sheer panels and a daring thigh split, as she embraced boyfriend Adam Treloar of the AFL Magpies 

Coordinating style: Kim coordinated with a red box clutch, boosted her height with metallic heels and added touches of bling in the form of silver jewels
Coordinating style: Kim coordinated with a red box clutch, boosted her height with metallic heels and added touches of bling in the form of silver jewels

Coordinating style: Kim coordinated with a red box clutch, boosted her height with metallic heels and added touches of bling in the form of silver jewels

Pretty in pink: Network 10 reporter Emma Lamb cut a chic figure on the red carpet in a pale pink long-sleeved frock with fabric flaring out from the waist

Pretty in pink: Network 10 reporter Emma Lamb cut a chic figure on the red carpet in a pale pink long-sleeved frock with fabric flaring out from the waist 

Taking the plunge: Sophie Harmer took the plunge in a pastel pink gown with flaring of fabric from the hips down, as she joined boyfriend Clayton Oliver, 22, of the AFL Demons
Taking the plunge: Sophie Harmer took the plunge in a pastel pink gown with flaring of fabric from the hips down, as she joined boyfriend Clayton Oliver, 22, of the AFL Demons

Taking the plunge: Sophie Harmer took the plunge in a pastel pink gown with flaring of fabric from the hips down, as she joined boyfriend Clayton Oliver, 22, of the AFL Demons

Network 10 reporter Emma Lamb cut a chic figure on the red carpet in a pale pink long-sleeved frock with fabric flaring out from the waist.

The brunette styled her tresses in a side part and relaxed waves, with several strands held back by a jewel clip.

Emma's makeup palette included defined brows, lashings of mascara, a touch of blush and a natural lip colour.  

Vibrant: Fox Sports presenter Neroli Meadows, 34, opted for a halterneck design in a vibrant orange hue, and kept her hair and makeup look elegant

Vibrant: Fox Sports presenter Neroli Meadows, 34, opted for a halterneck design in a vibrant orange hue, and kept her hair and makeup look elegant 

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