Year 12 PE teacher Jack Joslin knew his student, Matt Rowell, was destined for AFL stardom. The young Rowell, who used to return to his classroom after recess with mud on his knees and buttons missing from his shirt, wasn’t the best student, Joslin said. 2025 Brownlow Medal winner Matt Rowell. Joslin – now the head of sport at Rowell’s old school, Carey Baptist Grammar – said the school was ecstatic and incredibly proud. As well they should be: Carey produced three of the top 10 players in this year’s count.