All Australian squad revealed: All 44 players in the squad and the five biggest snubs
The All Australian squad reveal is never without controversy, and 2024 is no different. LACHLAN McKIRDY runs over the squad and the five players who’ve been snubbed from the 44.
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Several of the competition’s most consistent ball-winners have been overlooked for the 2024 All-Australian squad as some surprising teams dominated this year’s selections.
Brisbane and Fremantle both led the way with five players each in the 44-man squad.
Melbourne captain Max Gawn is the most decorated member of the squad as he looks to win his seventh All-Australian blazer. Conversely, 14 players including Coleman Medallist Jesse Hogan have earned their first selection to the All-Australian squad.
**See our biggest snubs below the squad**
BIGGEST SNUBS
ROWAN MARSHALL - ST KILDA
Marshall played every game for St Kilda this year, averaging an astonishing 20 touches a game as a ruckman alongside 26.4 hitouts, 4.3 tackles and 5.8 marks. The big man also kicked 15 goals across the season and was a shining light for the Saints.
BRODIE GRUNDY - SYDNEY
Grundy’s late-season drop-off has cost him an individual honour even though the Swans still finished as minor premiers. Sydney’s midfield still has plenty of representation with Isaac Heeney, Errol Gulden and Chad Warner all on the cusp of All-Australian selection, but Grundy, who played every game and averaged 11.9 contested possesions, 32 hitouts and 4.9 clearances a game didn’t get a look-in.
TOM GREEN - GWS
Tom Green was one of the most prolific ball winners in the competition in 2024, averaging 30.7 disposals a game, 14 contested possessions, 5.3 score involvements and 5.8 clearances for the Giants but couldn’t crack the squad.
SAM FLANDERS - GOLD COAST
Sam Flanders played 22 games for the season, averaging 30.9 touches, six score involvements and 9.1 contested possessions playing across half-back, the midfield and finishing up forward, looking elite in all positions.
NIC MARTIN - ESSENDON
Martin was another who could be considered unlucky. The 23-year-old averaged 28 disposals a game but was probably a victim of the Bombers’ rapid drop down the ladder in the final two months of the season. Martin played 23 matches, averaging 28.3 disposals, 6.7 marks, 18.2 kicks, 5 intercepts, 5.3 score involvements and 2.3 tackles per game.
TOM STEWART - GEELONG
Geelong star Stewart is another who didn’t make the squad, with his impressive move into the midfield during the season likely costing him a place among the defenders. Stewart, who’s been a mainstay of the AA squad for years, averaged 21.5 touches, 7.4 contested possessions, 7.1 intercepts and 2.2 intercept marks from his 22 games.
JORDAN DAWSON - ADELAIDE
The Crows had zero representation in the All Australian squad, with both Jordan Dawson and Izak Rankine the two biggest contenders. Rankine missed too much of the season through suspension and injury, but Dawson - after a slow start - bounced back to average 24.5 touches a game, 6.1 tackes and 5.9 inside 50s a game.
DOCKERS, LIONS RECOGNISED
Despite missing out on finals in dramatic fashion during the final game of the regular season, the Dockers were recognised for their improved season with Andrew Brayshaw, Jordan Clark, Hayden Young, Caleb Serong and Luke Ryan all named in the preliminary squad.
The Lions were also rewarded for their turnaround as Harris Andrews, Joe Daniher, Lachie Neale, Cam Rayner and Dayne Zorko all earned selection.
Sydney and Carlton were the next best-represented teams with four players each, while Geelong, GWS, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs all had three players selected.
Richmond and Adelaide were the only two teams not to have any representation in the 44-man squad.
The official All-Australian team will be announced on Thursday, August 29 at the AFL Awards in Melbourne. That night will also feature other awards including the AFL Rising Star, the presentation of Hogan’s Coleman Medal and several AFL Player’s and Coaches Association awards.
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