AFL awards: Who made this year’s All-Australian squad and 22under22 team?
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Carlton young gun Sam Walsh has added another accolade to join some of the league’s biggest stars in winning the AFL Coaches Association’s best young player award.
After a stand-out debut season, the 20-year-old backed up with an impressive second year with the Blues after his promotion to Carlton’s leadership group.
Walsh polled 64 votes from the AFL coaches across the 2019 and 2020 seasons, earning 30 votes between Rounds 12-18 to finish ahead of Port Adelaide’s Connor Rozee (33 votes) and Western Bulldogs Bailey Smith (27 votes).
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The Coaches Association best young player award is based on a player’s performances in their first two seasons and is judged by the weekly votes of the AFL coaches.
Scott Pendlebury, Joel Selwood and Brownlow medallists Nathan Fyfe and Chris Judd are among the former winners of the AFLCA best young player award.
The No.1 draft pick, who was the 2019 Rising Star winner and was also named the Coaches Association’s best first-year player last year, was thrilled to get the recognition from coaches across the league.
“It’s a huge honour. I’ve had great support from my teammates and my coaches all year and to get that recognition from coaches outside the club is also a big honour,” Walsh said.
“I’d like to thank my teammates and everyone who has supported me along the way.
“The best thing about our coaching group is that they know what our strengths are and to play to those strengths. That’s what I’ve been able to do this year and along with a lot of my teammates, if we can keep on developing that synergy it can be really positive for us going into the pre-season.”
Carlton coach David Teague said Walsh deserved the recognition.
“He takes great pride in his own performance and making sure that it is at a high level, but he is also an exceptional teammate,” Teague said.
“Sam is willing to work hard for his teammates and his football club week in and week out.
“That is why he is held in high regard, not only within our club, but but the coaches across the competition.”
Surprise snubs in All Australian squad
The surprise omissions of Melbourne defender Steven May and North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein from the 40-person All-Australian squad have been slammed as a “shocker” and a “disgrace.”
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May played every game in 2020 and is considered to be in a two-way race with Christian Petracca for the club’s best and fairest award.
Although, he was not picked in the squad of 40 – which will be cut to 22 and unveiled on Thursday night – to the shock of many Demons fans and AFL followers alike.
Former Collingwood and Gold Coast ruckman Josh Fraser – who was a teammate of May at the Suns – labelled the May snub a “shocker.”
“He has clearly been one of the best defenders this year and should be All Australian,” Fraser said on Twitter.
Seen some All Australian teams floating around without Steven May in them, I find that hard to imagine. He has clearly been one of the best defenders this year and should be All Australian.
— Josh Fraser (@jfraser17) September 22, 2020
Goldstein can also consider himself unlucky.
He was eighth in the league for clearances, and had more hit-outs for the season than the selected Nic Naitanui and Demon Max Gawn, but still couldn’t find a place in the squad.
Former Kangaroos two-time premiership ruckman Corey McKernan labelled the Goldstein non-selection a “plain and simple disgrace.”
“Nic Naitanui’s influence on games undisputed, but for sheer consistency and performance across the year he is in the mix for the final team,” McKernan said on Twitter.
“Goldy not only should be in but debate if it’s him or Nic Nat for the No. 1 spot.”
Plain and simple disgrace @toddgoldstein22 isn’t in there. @NicNat influence on games undisputed but for sheer consistency and performance across the year he is in the mix for the final team. Goldy not only should be in but debate if it’s him or Nic Nat for the number 1 spot. https://t.co/pvSpOLhajL
— Corey McKernan (@CoreyMcKernan) September 22, 2020
All-Australian selector Matthew Richardson turned to social media on Tuesday to defend the selected squad.
“Plenty of very stiff players not in AA squad,” Richardson said on Twitter.
“Unfortunately 50 doesn’t go into 40 and never will.
“Why not congratulate the players who did make it? Cue the abuse and outrage.”
Plenty of very stiff players not in AA squad. Unfortunately 50 doesn’t go into 40 and never will. Why not congratulate the players who did make it. Cue the abuse and outrage.
— Matthew Richardson (@mattricho0) September 22, 2020
REVEALED: WHO MADE THE ALL-AUSTRALIAN SQUAD?
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield is on track to join an exclusive group after being included in the 40-person squad for this year’s AFL All Australian team.
The Cats and minor premiers Port Adelaide (five) lead the competition with the most representatives in this year’s squad, with 15 different clubs having at least one player nominated from their list.
Only Adelaide, Gold Coast and North Melbourne failed to earn a nomination from their lists.
Dangerfield could receive his eighth separate All Australian blazer later this week and become only the sixth person to achieve this mark.
Only Gary Ablett Sr, Gary Ablett Jr, Lance Franklin, Robert Harvey and Mark Ricciuto have earned selection eight times in the non-carnival era.
A total of 24 players were nominated for potential first-ever All Australian selection, while 10 players from last year’s best team were again nominated as potential selections this year.
They are Harris Andrews, Marcus Bontempelli, Patrick Dangerfield, Nat Fyfe, Max Gawn, Dylan Grimes, Tom Hawkins, Jack Macrae, Lachie Neale and Scott Pendlebury.
Pendlebury is line for his seventh selection as an All Australian, while Fremantle’s Nat Fyfe, Melbourne’s Max Gawn and Richmond’s Dustin Martin are all aiming for their fourth.
The All Australian selection panel is Gillon McLachlan (chairman), Kevin Bartlett, Luke Darcy, Steve Hocking, Glen Jakovich, Chris Johnson, Cameron Ling, Matthew Richardson and Warren Tredrea.
The All Australian selectors, along with Kevin Sheehan, also choose the winner of the NAB AFL Rising Star Award.
The final team of 22 will be unveiled on Thursday night.
BY THE NUMBERS – THE 2020 SQUAD
HARRIS ANDREWS, BRISBANE LIONS
2019 All Australian.
14 games in 2020.
149 disposals. 97 kicks, 60 marks, 52 handballs averaging 10.6 disposals, 6.9 kicks, 4.3 marks, 3.7 handballs. 8 Inside 50m, 34 rebound 50m. 16 tackles. 83.5 Kick Efficiency. 127 spoils.
HUGH MCCLUGGAGE, BRISBANE LIONS
Never previously All Australian.
Nominated for squad member 2019.
17 games in 2020.
318 disposals. 196 kicks, 62 marks, 122 handballs averaging 18.7 disposals, 11.5 kicks, 3.6 marks, 7.2 handballs. 58 Inside 50m, 27 rebound 50m. 46 tackles.
LACHIE NEALE, BRISBANE LIONS
2019 All Australian.
Nominated for squad member also in 2015, 2016, 2018.
17 games in 2020.
468 disposals (First in the AFL in total disposals). 231 kicks, 74 marks, 237 handballs averaging 27.5 disposals, 13.6 kicks, 4.4 marks, 13.9 handballs. 73 Inside 50m, 25 rebound 50m. 53 tackles. 90 clearances.
JACOB WEITERING, CARLTON
Never previously All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
188 disposals. 146 kicks, 74 marks, 42 handballs averaging 11.1 disposals, 8.6 kicks, 4.4 marks, 2.5 handballs. 18 Inside 50m, 63 rebound 50m. 17 tackles. 87 contested possessions. 113 spoils.
TAYLOR ADAMS, COLLINGWOOD
Never previously All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
389 disposals. 220 kicks, 62 marks, 169 handballs averaging 22.9 disposals, 12.9 kicks, 3.6 marks, 9.9 handballs. 56 Inside 50m. 90 tackles. 93 clearances.
BRAYDEN MAYNARD, COLLINGWOOD
Never previously All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
326 disposals. 239 kicks, 72 marks, 87 handballs averaging 19.2 disposals, 14.1 kicks, 4.2 marks, 5.1 handballs. 69 clearances. 35 Inside 50m, 67 rebound 50m. 46 tackles. 184 effective kicks. 32 spoils.
DARCY MOORE, COLLINGWOOD
Never previously All Australian.
16 games in 2020
215 disposals. 130 kicks, 79 marks, 85 handballs averaging 13.4 disposals, 8.1 kicks, 4.9 marks, 5.3 handballs. 19 Inside 50m, 57 rebound 50m. 13 tackles. 73 contested possessions. 104 spoils.
SCOTT PENDLEBURY, COLLINGWOOD
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019 All Australian.
Nominated for squad member also in 2009, 2015, 2016, 2018.
13 games in 2020.
323 disposals. 159 kicks, 38 marks, 164 handballs averaging 24.8 disposals, 12.2 kicks, 2.9 marks, 12.6 handballs. 56 Inside 50m. 42 tackles. 59 clearances. 225 effective disposals.
JORDAN RIDLEY, ESSENDON
Never previously All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
304 disposals. 211 kicks, 110 marks, 93 handballs averaging 17.9 disposals, 12.4 kicks, 6.5 marks, 5.5 handballs. 180 effective kicks. 71 rebound 50m. 20 tackles. 89 intercept possessions. 83 spoils.
NAT FYFE, FREMANTLE
2014, 2015, 2019 (captain) All Australian.
Nominated for squad member also in 2011, 2013.
14 games in 2020.
300 disposals. 130 kicks, 43 marks, 170 handballs averaging 21.4 disposals, 9.3 kicks, 3.1 marks, 12.1 handballs. 32 Inside 50m. 42 tackles. 64 clearances. 175 contested possessions. 10 goals.
LUKE RYAN, FREMANTLE
Never previously All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
316 disposals. 251 kicks, 88 marks, 65 handballs averaging 18.6 disposals, 14.8 kicks, 5.2 marks, 3.8 handballs. 113 rebound 50m. 20 tackles. 209 effective kicks. 64 spoils.
MATT TABERNER, FREMANTLE
Never previously All Australian.
16 games in 2020.
166 disposals. 129 kicks, 92 marks, 37 handballs averaging 10.4 disposals, 8.1 kicks, 5.8 marks, 2.3 handballs. 198 contested possessions. 85 inside 50m. 11 goals. 16 behinds. 99 score involvements.
MARK BLICAVS, GEELONG CATS
Never previously All Australian.
Nominated for squad member 2018, 2019.
17 games in 2020.
217 disposals. 110 kicks, 59 marks, 107 handballs averaging 12.8 disposals, 6.5 kicks, 3.5 marks, 6.3 handballs. 138 hit-outs. 44 tackles. 125 contested possessions. 53 score involvements.
PATRICK DANGERFIELD, GEELONG CATS
2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 (vice-captain), 2019 All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
366 disposals. 232 kicks, 66 marks, 134 handballs averaging 21.5 disposals, 13.6 kicks, 3.9 marks, 7.9 handballs. 79 clearances. 29 inside 50m. 29 goals. 13 behinds. 61 score involvements.
CAM GUTHRIE, GEELONG CATS
Never previously All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
374 disposals. 188 kicks, 79 marks, 186 handballs averaging 22 disposals, 11.1 kicks, 4.6 marks, 10.9 handballs. 68 tackles. 66 clearances. 42 inside 50m. 132 effective kicks. 70 score involvements.
TOM HAWKINS, GEELONG CATS
2012, 2019 All Australian.
Nominated for squad member also in 2014, 2018.
17 games in 2020.
207 disposals. 142 kicks, 90 marks, 65 handballs averaging 12.2 disposals, 8.4 kicks, 5.3 marks, 3.8 handballs. 27 tackles. 25 inside 50m. 42 goals. 25 behinds. 119 score involvements.
SAM MENEGOLA, GEELONG CATS
Never previously All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
372 disposals. 211 kicks, 97 marks, 161 handballs averaging 21.9 disposals, 12.4 kicks, 5.7 marks, 9.5 handballs. 47 clearances. 53 inside 50m. 33 rebound 50m. 13 goals. Three behinds. 79 score involvements.
NICK HAYNES, GWS GIANTS
Never previously All Australian. Nominated for squad member 2019.
17 games in 2020.
272 disposals. 208 kicks, 121 marks, 64 handballs averaging 16 disposals, 12.2 kicks, 7.1 marks, 3.8 handballs. 76 spoils. 116 intercept possessions.
JACK GUNSTON, HAWTHORN
2018 All Australian.
Nominated for squad member 2014, 2015, 2016.
16 games in 2020.
181 disposals. 133 kicks, 68 marks, 48 handballs averaging 11.3 disposals, 8.3 kicks, 4.3 marks, 3 handballs. 31 inside 50m. 23 tackles. 31 goals. 21 behinds. 87 score involvements.
MAX GAWN, MELBOURNE
2016, 2018, 2019 All Australian.
14 games in 2020.
222 disposals. 142 kicks, 63 marks, 80 handballs averaging 15.9 disposals, 10.1 kicks, 4.5 marks, 5.7 handballs. 458 hit-outs. 48 clearances. 35 tackles. 52 spoils. 53 score involvements.
CLAYTON OLIVER, MELBOURNE
2018 All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
425 disposals. 195 kicks, 57 marks, 230 handballs averaging 25 disposals, 11.5 kicks, 3.4 marks, 13.5 handballs. 110 clearances. 92 tackles. 227 contested possessions. 64 inside 50m. 64 score involvements.
CHRISTIAN PETRACCA, MELBOURNE
Never previously All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
400 disposals. 201 kicks, 58 marks, 199 handballs averaging 23.5 disposals, 11.8 kicks, 3.4 marks, 11.7 handballs. 65 clearances. 55 tackles. 216 contested possessions. 69 inside 50m. 15 goals. 14 behinds. 108 score involvements.
TRAVIS BOAK, PORT ADELAIDE
2013, 2014 All Australian.
Nominated also for squad member in 2019.
17 games in 2020.
394 disposals. 193 kicks, 47 marks, 201 handballs averaging 23.2 disposals, 11.4 kicks, 2.8 marks, 11.8 handballs. 88 clearances. 63 tackles. 170 contested possessions. 70 inside 50m. Eight goals. Seven behinds. 92 score involvements.
ZAK BUTTERS, PORT ADELAIDE
Never previously All Australian.
15 games in 2020.
225 disposals. 118 kicks, 52 marks, 107 handballs averaging 15 disposals, 7.9 kicks, 3.5 marks, 7.1 handballs. 21 clearances. 39 tackles. 100 contested possessions. 33 inside 50m. 11 goals. Five behinds. 79 score involvements.
DARCY BYRNE-JONES, PORT ADELAIDE
Never previously All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
295 disposals. 183 kicks, 60 marks, 112 handballs averaging 17.4 disposals, 10.8 kicks, 3.5 marks, 6.6 handballs. 38 clearances. 116 contested possessions. 92 intercept possessions.
CHARLIE DIXON, PORT ADELAIDE
Never previously All Australian.
155 disposals. 100 kicks, 65 marks (43 contested marks), 55 handballs averaging 9.7 disposals, 6.3 kicks, 4.1 marks, 3.4 handballs. 24 tackles. 114 contested possessions. 32 goals. 21 behinds. 88 score involvements.
TOM JONAS, PORT ADELAIDE
Never previously All Australian.
Nominated for squad member in 2017, 2018.
17 games in 2020.
178 disposals. 118 kicks, 69 marks, 60 handballs averaging 10.5 disposals, 6.9 kicks, 4.1 marks, 3.5 handballs. 25 tackles. 71 contested possessions. 103 spoils.
DYLAN GRIMES, RICHMOND
2019 All Australian.
Nominated also for squad member in 2018.
16 games in 2020.
174 disposals. 111 kicks, 70 marks, 63 handballs averaging 10.9 disposals, 6.9 kicks, 4.4 marks, 3.9 handballs. 25 tackles. 55 contested possessions. 69 spoils.
DUSTIN MARTIN, RICHMOND
2016, 2017, 2018 All Australian.
Nominated also for squad member in 2014, 2015, 2019.
16 games in 2020.
328 disposals. 192 kicks, 46 marks, 136 handballs averaging 20.5 disposals, 12 kicks, 2.9 marks, 8.5 handballs. 58 clearances. 39 tackles. 159 contested possessions. 81 inside 50m. 15 goals. 11 behinds. 88 score involvements.
NICK VLASTUIN, RICHMOND
Never previously All Australian.
16 games in 2020.
231 disposals. 153 kicks, 91 marks, 78 handballs averaging 14.4 disposals, 9.6 kicks, 5.7 marks, 4.9 handballs. 32 tackles. 116 intercept possessions. 62 rebound 50m. 38 spoils.
DAN BUTLER, ST KILDA
Never previously All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
185 disposals. 143 kicks, 34 marks, 42 handballs averaging 10.9 disposals, 8.4 kicks, 2 marks, 2.5 handballs. 66 tackles. 48 inside 50m. 27 goals. 11 behinds. 72 score involvements.
JACK STEELE, ST KILDA
Never previously All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
376 disposals. 186 kicks, 64 marks, 190 handballs averaging 22.1 disposals, 10.9 kicks, 3.8 marks, 11.2 handballs. 90 clearances. 94 tackles. 189 contested possessions. 57 inside 50m. 10 goals. Two behinds. 87 score involvements.
TOM PAPLEY, SYDNEY SWANS
Never previously All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
200 disposals. 148 kicks, 57 marks, 52 handballs averaging 11.8 disposals, 8.7 kicks, 3.4 marks, 3.1 handballs. 29 tackles. 47 inside 50m. 26 goals. 27 behinds. 87 score involvements.
ANDREW GAFF, WEST COAST EAGLES
2015, 2018 All Australian.
Nominated also for squad member in 2016, 2019.
17 games in 2020.
413 disposals. 240 kicks, 75 marks, 173 handballs averaging 24.3 disposals, 14.1 kicks, 4.4 marks, 10.2 handballs. 39 clearances. 40 tackles. 123 contested possessions. 54 inside 50m. Five goals. Four behinds. 60 score involvements.
NIC NAITANUI, WEST COAST EAGLES
2012 All Australian.
Nominated also for squad member in 2015.
16 games in 2020.
176 disposals. 99 kicks, 11 marks, 77 handballs averaging 11 disposals, 6.2 kicks, 0.7 marks, 4.8 handballs. 471 hit-outs (138 to advantage). 89 clearances. 37 tackles. 150 contested possessions. 56 inside 50m. Five goals. Three behinds. 54 score involvements.
LIAM RYAN, WEST COAST EAGLES
Never previously All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
178 disposals. 133 kicks, 60 marks, 45 handballs averaging 10.5 disposals, 7.8 kicks, 3.5 marks, 2.6 handballs. 31 tackles. 82 contested possessions. 36 inside 50m. 25 goals. 16 behinds. 95 score involvements.
BRAD SHEPPARD, WEST COAST EAGLES
Never previously All Australian. Nominated for squad member in 2019.
17 games in 2020.
275 disposals. 185 kicks, 107 marks, 90 handballs averaging 16.2 disposals, 10.9 kicks, 6.3 marks, 5.3 handballs. 34 tackles. 63 spoils. Two goals.
MARCUS BONTEMPELLI, WESTERN BULLDOGS
2016, 2019 All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
355 disposals. 197 kicks, 56 marks, 158 handballs averaging 20.9 disposals, 11.6 kicks, 3.3 marks, 9.3 handballs. 89 clearances. 82 tackles. 171 contested possessions. 71 inside 50m. 11 goals. six behinds. 86 score involvements.
CALEB DANIEL, WESTERN BULLDOGS
Never previously All Australian.
17 games in 2020.
337 disposals. 211 kicks, 57 marks, 126 handballs averaging 19.8 disposals, 12.4 kicks, 3.4 marks, 7.4 handballs. 19 clearances. 39 tackles. 98 contested possessions. 65 rebound 50m. 165 effective kicks. Two goals. Two behinds. 61 score involvements.
JACK MACRAE, WESTERN BULLDOGS
2019 All Australian.
Nominated also for squad member in 2018.
17 games in 2020.
455 disposals. 193 kicks, 45 marks, 262 handballs averaging 26.8 disposals, 11.4 kicks, 2.6 marks, 15.4 handballs. 71 clearances. 68 tackles. 178 contested possessions. 73 inside 50m. Three goals. Three behinds. 90 score involvements.
MILESTONE MAN PENDLES FOOTY’S BEST CAPTAIN
Collingwood skipper Scott Pendlebury has been named the AFL Players’ Best Captain for the first time.
A day after breaking Magpies legend Tony Shaw’s 313 club games record, Pendlebury took out the prized AFLPA gong with 116 votes ahead of Western Bulldogs first-year skipper Marcus Bontempelli (98 votes) and Port Adelaide’s Tom Jonas (90 votes).
Magpies midfielder Taylor Adams described the ageless Pendlebury as “egoless.”
“Before you arrive at a club you almost become a bit intimidated by the best players, especially those at a big club like Collingwood, but Pendles removed any of those thoughts before my trade from the Giants to the Magpies had even gone through,” Adams said.
“The aura around Pendles as a person is quite different to what some might expect but the biggest thing that stood out to me upon meeting him for the first time was how much of a genuine, caring guy he is.
“Pendles is incredibly confident in his own ability as a player but he also treats everyone equally, from our President Eddie McGuire to the newest draftee.
“One of the biggest things that stands out about his leadership qualities is that he’s egoless.
“He works hard to support and nurture those at our club and he’s an approachable and caring leader.”
The digital rollout of the AFLPA MVP Awards will continue on Thursday with the coveted Leigh Matthews Trophy to be awarded via a virtual event broadcast on Fox Footy, Kayo and AFL Live Pass.
RISING STAR FAVOURITE NAMED AFLPA’S BEST ROOKIE
Fremantle midfielder Caleb Serong has capped off a sterling debut season by taking out the AFLPA’S Best First-Year Player award.
The 19-year-old, who was taken at pick No.8 in the 2019 draft, was a runaway winner with 340 votes ahead of Gold Coast’s Noah Anderson (158 votes) in second place.
The AFL Rising Star hot favourite played 14 matches and averaged just under 17 disposals per game.
“Caleb’s a really humble young kid. He asks a lot of questions and gives it everything he’s got,” Dockers veteran David Mundy said.
“When Caleb came into our club after being drafted last year, he already had a full skillset and a really strong body.
“And the moment he got his hands on the footy in training and in games, he looked really comfortable.
“He came into our system in a really good place to make the most of it, and he trained with really good intensity right from the day he walked into our club.
“An absolute strength of his is how clean he is around the ball.
SWANS HARD MAN COURAGE PERSONIFIED
Sydney skipper Dane Rampe has won the respect of his peers, taking out the Robert Rose Most Courageous Player award ahead of a hard-at-it Saint.
Rampe was awarded the coveted AFLPA gong with 113 votes, to pip St Kilda midfielder Jack Steele (95 votes) and Demon Jack Viney (89 votes).
Former Swans teammate Heath Grundy said he was not surprised to see Rampe take out the award
“He’s always been able to scrap extremely hard. He puts his head in the hole when he has to and he’s certainly leading by example in that way,” Grundy said.
“He had that intent when he first got to the club.
“Some young guys come in it at 18 years of age and they take a bit of time to find their way. But because he’s older and more mature he didn’t want to waste his opportunity.
“Within a couple of months he was one the best trainers and was eager to learn, ask questions and just try to change things straight away.
“He’d take the feedback on board and then look to improve himself quickly.”
REVEALED: WHICH YOUNG GUNS MADE 22UNDER22 TEAM?
St Kilda’s growing reputation as possessing one of the AFL’s most exciting young lists has been reaffirmed with an equal-competition high three players selected in the AFLPA’s 22Under22 team.
Forward Max King, Hunter Clark and Nick Coffield were all picked on in the fan-voted team as the Saints prepare for the club’s first final since 2011.
Gold Coast (Izak Rankine, Ben King and Jack Lukosius) and Fremantle (Ruckman Sean Darcy, Andrew Brayshaw and Adam Cerra) were the other clubs to stand out with three players selected.
Bomber Andrew McGrath secured his fourth consecutive selection in the team to be named captain, with Carlton defender Jacob Weitering his deputy.
“It’s a huge honour to make this side alongside so many great young players in our competition,” McGrath said.
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“To see the impact these players have throughout the season is inspiring and a real look into the future of our game.
“Being recognised as captain is also a proud moment with so many outstanding young leaders among this group and I can’t wait to see how they develop as people and players in the coming years.”
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Weitering, who made the final team for the third time, had the honour of being most selected of any player in the side, featuring in 92.14% of all entries.
The 40-man squad was narrowed to the best 22 players aged 22 and under as voted by footy fans.
To be eligible for selection, players had to be aged 22 or younger for the entire AFL season, including finals.