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AFL's All Australian Team and Rising Star to Be Named
ESPN’s final 23 includes nine first-time selections and gives Max Gawn a record ninth All-Australian blazer.
- On Tuesday, the final 23-man All-Australian team for the 2026 AFL season was announced, with Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn named captain of the representative side.
- Selectors finalized the squad from an initial list of 46 players, with minor premiers Fremantle leading the league with five selections headlined by key forward Josh Treacy.
- Sydney's representation was restricted after five players were ruled ineligible following sexual assault allegations that emerged early last week, while Gawn secured a record-breaking ninth All-Australian blazer.
- Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos claimed the AFLPA Leigh Matthews Trophy and Coaches Association Champion Player awards, while Carlton's Jagga Smith won the Rising Star.
- Social media backlash immediately followed the omission of Brisbane midfielder Will Ashcroft, who finished fourth in Coaches Association voting despite a stellar season.
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No Cripps, no Newcombe: Biggest All-Australian snubs revealed
Max Gawn underlined his status as the greatest ruckman of the modern era, awarded an unprecedented ninth All-Australian blazer after another brilliant individual season. Gawn was named captain of the representative side, which also featured Kysaiah Pickett among a record five Indigenous players chosen.
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Morris, Butters named in All-Australian team
Werribee Districts and Spotswood junior Logan Morris has made his first All-Australian team, while outgoing Port Adelaide star Zac Butters has been again recognised. A total of nine players received their maiden All Australian blazers when the 2026 AFL All Australian team was unveiled on… Read more The post Morris, Butters named in All-Australian team appeared first on Star Weekly.
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