| 1979 Brownlow Medal | |
|---|---|
| Date | 24 September |
| Location | Southern Cross Ballroom |
| Winner | Peter Moore (Collingwood) 22 votes |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Seven Network |
The 1979 Brownlow Medal was the 52nd year the award was presented to the player adjudged the fairest and best player during the Victorian Football League (VFL) home and away season.[1] Peter Moore of the Collingwood Football Club won the medal by polling twenty-two votes during the 1979 VFL season.[2]