BOOKMAKERS are facing potential Brownlow Medal carnage if West Coast star Elliot Yeo continues his scintillating early-season form.

Yeo has surged into Brownlow calculations in recent weeks, with his stocks soaring as he excels in dual roles as an intercept marker in defence and big-bodied midfielder.

The 23-year-old’s price was slashed by the TAB from $51 to $34 after his best-afield display in last Saturday’s thrilling win over Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval. Yeo was $201 when markets opened late last year.

TAB fixed odds manager Ben Pomatti said if Yeo became West Coast’s fourth Brownlow medallist this year — following in the footsteps of Chris Judd (2004), Ben Cousins (2005) and Matt Priddis (2014) — it would be the betting agency’s worst result, a payout of more than $250,000.

The largest bets include $100 at $201, two $50 bets at $201, $100 at $101 and $200 at $81.

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Adelaide star Rory Sloane and former teammate Patrick Dangerfield are joint $4.75 Brownlow favourites, despite the Geelong midfielder having a quieter start to the season than when he won the game’s most coveted individual award last year.

Fremantle midfielders Nat Fyfe ($19) and Lachie Neale ($29) are among the leading contenders, as is West Coast on-baller Luke Shuey ($31).

AFL Coaches’ Association player of the year voting suggests Yeo is a good Brownlow chance after seven rounds.

The East Fremantle product, who played most of his junior career with Booragoon JFC, is second in the AFLCA award standings with 38 votes, just four behind leader Sloane (42).

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Teammate Shuey said Yeo had impressed with his level of consistency this season.

“He just did what he’s been doing all year (against Port Adelaide),” Shuey said.

“He can go back, he can come into the midfield and he’s playing really consistent footy.

“He’s a special player to watch, but there’s nothing fancy about what he does during the week.

“He works hard and focuses on what he has to do to play well and that’s been working for him so far.”

Shuey also heaped praise on 2015 draftee Kurt Mutimer, who kicked his first AFL goal against Port, a week after making his debut in the western derby.

“Kurt’s had a good couple of games,” Shuey said. “He’s a tough nut, uses the ball really well and he’s starting to become more and more confident.

“You saw a few of things he did (against Port Adelaide). He tested out a few tackles, kicked a goal and looked dangerous.”