Aussie punting sensation Michael Dickson has entered the NFL record books

He’s the “Down Under destroyer” who has continually made waves in the NFL, now he’s written his name into the record books.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 24: Michael Dickson #4 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 24, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Aussie punting sensation Michael Dickson has done something no other rookie punter has achieved in over 33-years in the NFL.

The NFL on Wednesday announced the squads for the Pro Bowl, an All-Star style game consisiting of the best players in the game, which will take place on January 27 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

Dickson was not only named to the NFC roster, he was given the starting nod. An achievement not completed by a rookie since Dale Hatcher way back in 1985.

The Seattle Seahawks moved up in the draft to claim the Aussie in the fifth-round and their decision has been vindicated with his remarkable season to date.

He has already developed into one of the best punters in the league. Through 13 games, Dickson leads the NFL in punting average (48.9 yards-per-punt) and net average (44.2), and his 26 punts downed inside the 20 are the seventh most in the league.

Michael Dickson is NFL's first rookie punter selected to the Pro Bowl in 33 years (Dale Hatcher, 1985). "Big Balls" is the first #Seahawks' first Pro Bowl punter since Rick Tuten in 1994. @thenewstribune

— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) December 19, 2018

Congratulations to Michael Dickson on becoming the first Australian to be selected in the NFL Pro Bowl since 2010.
He's revolutionizing the role of punting and is only getting started.@mdcksn @Seahawks @NFLAustralia @ProkickAus

— Duncan McKenzie-McHarg (@duncanmcmc) December 19, 2018

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has continually praised the efforts of Dickson throughout the season.

“He has been huge,” Carroll said last month of Dickson, who was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November.

“This is a big part of how we’re playing the game. We’re counting on that ball being inside or around the 10 yard line when we take over (on defence) a lot of times.

“Whether he’s got to bomb it to get there or he’s got to kick it high to get it there, he’s got the ability to keep us down there and he’s really been accurate.

“He’s been a great weapon for us.”

Dickson’s punts have captured the attention of NFL fans the world over with NFL analyst Pat McAfee labelling him the “Down Under destroyer”.

It’s magical watching a perfect punt.. It truly is #ForTheBrand pic.twitter.com/0nPafA9RI5

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 11, 2018

Michael Dickson making the Pro Bowl as a rookie is no surprise. He leads the NFL in punting avg. (net and gross) and is second to Johnny Hekker in percentage of punts taken over inside the 10 (19.1%) per ESPN charting. Exactly why the Seahawks traded up in the fifth round for him

— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) December 19, 2018

Of course like with any All-Star style game, there is going to be players left out and the 2019 Pro Bowl is no different.

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara failed to earn a spot, but with the RB position being so stacked it was always going to see one big name miss out.

Indianapolis Colts’ rookie linebacker Darius Leonard also failed to earn selection, despite leading the league in tackles (146) and having seven sacks through the opening 13 games.

A total of 29 players earned their first selection to the 2019 edition of the Pro Bowl, the Los Angeles Chargers were the most dominant overall team with seven players named,

AFC PRO BOWL ROSTER BY POSITION

OFFENCE

Wide receiver: DeAndre Hopkins*, Houston Texans; Tyreek Hill*, Kansas City Chiefs; Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers; Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers

Tackle: Taylor Lewan*, Tennessee Titans; Alejandro Villanueva*, Pittsburgh Steelers; Eric Fisher, Kansas City Chiefs

Guard: David DeCastro*, Pittsburgh Steelers; Marshal Yanda*, Baltimore Ravens; Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts

Center: Maurkice Pouncey*, Pittsburgh Steelers; Mike Pouncey, Los Angeles Chargers

Tight end: Travis Kelce*, Kansas City Chiefs; Eric Ebron, Indianapolis Colts

Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes*, Kansas City Chiefs; Philip Rivers, Los Angeles Chargers; Tom Brady, New England Patriots

Running back: James Conner*, Pittsburgh Steelers; Melvin Gordon, Los Angeles Chargers; Phillip Lindsay, Denver Broncos

Fullback: Anthony Sherman*, Kansas City Chiefs

Mahomes has ignited the league in his first season.

DEFENCE

Defensive end: J.J. Watt*, Houston Texans; Myles Garrett*, Cleveland Browns; Melvin Ingram, Los Angeles Chargers

Interior lineman: Geno Atkins*, Cincinnati Bengals; Jurrell Casey*, Tennessee Titans; Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers

Outside linebacker: Von Miller*, Denver Broncos; Jadeveon Clowney*, Houston Texans; Dee Ford, Kansas City Chiefs

Inside linebacker: C.J. Mosley*, Baltimore Ravens; Benardrick McKinney, Houston Texans

Cornerback: Xavien Howard*, Miami Dolphins; Jalen Ramsey*, Jacksonville Jaguars; Stephon Gilmore, New England Patriots; Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns

Free safety: Derwin James*, Los Angeles Chargers; Eric Weddle, Baltimore Ravens

Strong safety: Jamal Adams*, New York Jets

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker: Jason Myers*, New York Jets

Long snapper: To be named by coach.

Punter: Brett Kern*, Tennessee Titans

Return specialist: Andre Roberts*, New York Jets

Special teamer: Adrian Phillips*, Los Angeles Chargers

NFC PRO BOWL ROSTER BY POSITION

OFFENCE

Dickson (left) has been a sensation since entering the league.

Wide receiver: Julio Jones*, Atlanta Falcons; Michael Thomas*, New Orleans Saints; Adam Thielen, Minnesota Vikings; Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers

Tackle: Tyron Smith*, Dallas Cowboys; Terron Armstead*, New Orleans Saints; Trent Williams, Washington Redskins

Guard: Zack Martin*, Dallas Cowboys; Brandon Brooks*, Philadelphia Eagles; Trai Turner, Carolina Panthers

Center: Alex Mack*, Atlanta Falcons; Max Unger, New Orleans Saints

Tight end: Zach Ertz*, Philadelphia Eagles; George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers

Quarterback: Drew Brees*, New Orleans Saints; Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams; Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Running back: Todd Gurley*, Los Angeles Rams; Saquon Barkley, New York Giants; Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys

Fullback: Kyle Juszczyk*, San Francisco 49ers

DEFENCE

Defensive end: Cameron Jordan*, New Orleans Saints; DeMarcus Lawrence*, Dallas Cowboys; Danielle Hunter, Minnesota Vikings

Interior lineman: Aaron Donald*, Los Angeles Rams; Fletcher Cox*, Philadelphia Eagles; Akiem Hicks, Chicago Bears

Outside linebacker: Khalil Mack*, Chicago Bears; Ryan Kerrigan*, Washington Redskins; Anthony Barr, Minnesota Vikings

Inside linebacker: Luke Kuechly*, Carolina Panthers; Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks

Cornerback: Kyle Fuller*, Chicago Bears; Patrick Peterson*, Arizona Cardinals; Darius Slay, Detroit Lions, Byron Jones, Dallas Cowboys

Free safety: Eddie Jackson*, Chicago Bears; Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings

Strong safety: Landon Collins*, New York Giants

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker: Aldrick Rosas*, New York Giants

Long snapper: To be named by coach

Punter: Michael Dickson*, Seattle Seahawks

Return specialist: Tarik Cohen*, Chicago Bears

Special teamer: Cory Littleton*, Los Angeles Rams

Note: * indicates starter.