22 Under 22 team#2021 2

{{Short description|Australian rules football team}}

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The 22 Under 22 team (stylised as 22under22) is an honorary representative Australian rules football team created by the AFL Players' Association that seeks to recognise the best young talent in the Australian Football League (AFL) and AFL Women's (AFLW) competitions each year.{{cite web|last=Rynne|first=Nick|title=Here are 22 reasons future is bright|url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/18924858/here-are-22-reasons-future-is-bright/|work=The West Australian|publisher=The West Australian|access-date=18 September 2013|archive-date=16 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130916054559/http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/18924858/here-are-22-reasons-future-is-bright/|url-status=live}} To be eligible for selection, players must be aged 22 or under for the entire season (including finals). An initial squad of 40 is selected by the AFL Players' Board, before fans select a final team of 22 by voting via social media.{{cite web|last=Baldwin|first=Adam|title=22under22 is here|url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/22under22-needs-you/|work=AFL Players' Official Website|publisher=AFL Players' Association|access-date=18 September 2013|archive-date=10 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130910072340/http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/22under22-needs-you/|url-status=live}}

Selection process

The 22 Under 22 team is the only AFL award decided by fans. Supporters were asked to pick their best teams via Facebook, or vote for individual players via Twitter.

The concept proved to be popular amongst AFL players, with many high-profile footballers voting and sharing their teams on social media.{{cite web|last=AFL Players'|title=AFL Players' Facebook page|url=https://www.facebook.com/AFLPlayers|work=AFL Players' Official site|publisher=AFL Players' Association|access-date=18 September 2013|archive-date=17 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017180234/https://www.facebook.com/AFLPlayers|url-status=live}} Current stars Gary Ablett, Drew Petrie, Brad Sewell, Luke Ball, Andrew Swallow and Isaac Smith all selected sides, as did former players Cameron Mooney, Daniel Harford and Warwick Capper.

Several AFL journalists, including Mick Warner and Warwick Green, also voted and shared their teams.

AFL teams

=2012=

In the lead-up to the first 22 Under 22 team being announced, the AFL Players' Association selected a retrospective side from the 2012 season. Adelaide's Patrick Dangerfield was named captain, while young stars Trent Cotchin, Dayne Beams and Nic Naitanui were amongst those selected.{{cite web|last=Baldwin|first=Adam|title=22under22 is here|url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/22under22-needs-you/#.UjkNcsanpbS|work=AFL Players' Official site|publisher=AFL Players' Association|access-date=18 September 2013|archive-date=10 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130910072340/http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/22under22-needs-you/#.UjkNcsanpbS|url-status=live}}

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BPhil Davis ({{AFL GWS}})Daniel Talia ({{AFL Ade}})Alex Rance ({{AFL Ric}})
HBDyson Heppell ({{AFL Ess}})Jackson Trengove ({{AFL|PA}})Callan Ward ({{AFL GWS}})
CSteele Sidebottom ({{AFL Col}})Patrick Dangerfield ({{AFL Ade}}) (c)Dan Hannebery ({{AFL Syd}})
HFDavid Zaharakis ({{AFL Ess}})Jack Darling ({{AFL|WC}})Dustin Martin ({{AFL Ric}})
FLuke Breust ({{AFL Haw}})Taylor Walker ({{AFL Ade}})Steven Motlop ({{AFL Gee}})
RNic Naitanui ({{AFL|WC}})Trent Cotchin ({{AFL Ric}})Dayne Beams ({{AFL Col}})
I/CMichael Hurley ({{AFL Ess}})Jack Redden ({{AFL BL}})
Rory Sloane ({{AFL Ade}})Jeremy Howe ({{AFL Mel}})

=2013=

The inaugural 22 Under 22 team was announced at the 2013 "Be the Influence" AFL Players' MVP Awards on 10 September.{{cite web|last=McInerney|first=Sam|title=2013 22under22 Team Announced|url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/2013-22under22-team-announced/#.UjkvfcanpbQ|work=AFL Players' Official Website|publisher=AFL Players' Association|access-date=18 September 2013|archive-date=2 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202121327/http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/2013-22under22-team-announced/#.UjkvfcanpbQ|url-status=live}} Essendon midfielder Dyson Heppell was named as the side's captain, with North Melbourne's Jack Ziebell selected as the vice-captain.{{cite web|last=Baldwin|first=Adam|title=2013 22under22 Team|url=http://www.aflpa.com.au/images/uploads/2013_22under22_team.pdf|work=AFL Players' Official Website|publisher=AFL Players' Association|access-date=18 September 2013|archive-date=19 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219222039/http://www.aflpa.com.au/images/uploads/2013_22under22_team.pdf|url-status=live}}

Gold Coast had the most players selected of any club, with five Suns being picked in the final team – Jaeger O'Meara, Dion Prestia, Rory Thompson, Tom Nicholls and Trent McKenzie.

Rather than being awarded a medal or trophy, each player selected was presented with a New Era 22 Under 22 cap, designed by former North Melbourne player Daniel Pratt.{{cite web|last=McInerney|title=22under22 team announced|first=Sam|url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/2013-22under22-team-announced/#.UjkMTManpbQ|access-date=18 September 2013|archive-date=2 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202121327/http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/2013-22under22-team-announced/#.UjkMTManpbQ|url-status=live}}

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BBrandon Ellis ({{AFL Ric}})Rory Thompson ({{AFL GC}})Daniel Talia ({{AFL Ade}})
HBSteele Sidebottom ({{AFL Col}})Jake Carlisle ({{AFL Ess}})Trent McKenzie ({{AFL GC}})
CNat Fyfe ({{AFL Fre}})Dyson Heppell ({{AFL Ess}}) (c)Dan Hannebery ({{AFL Syd}})
HFDustin Martin ({{AFL Ric}})Jack Darling ({{AFL|WC}})Chad Wingard ({{AFL|PA}})
FLuke Breust ({{AFL Haw}})Jeremy Cameron ({{AFL GWS}})Steven Motlop ({{AFL Gee}})
RTom Nicholls ({{AFL GC}})Jaeger O'Meara ({{AFL GC}})Tom Liberatore ({{AFL WB}})
I/CAaron Mullett ({{AFL NM}})Dion Prestia ({{AFL GC}})
Jack Ziebell ({{AFL NM}}) (vc)Michael Walters ({{AFL Fre}})

=2014=

The 2014 22 Under 22 team was announced at the 2014 AFL Players Association awards on 9 September. {{AFL Ess}} midfielder Dyson Heppell was named as the side's captain for the second year in a row, with {{AFL Haw}} forward Jack Gunston selected as the vice-captain.{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/dyson-heppell-named-captain-of-2014-afl-players-association-22under22-team/story-fni5f22o-1227052758654|title=Dyson Heppell named captain of 2014 AFL Players’ Association 22Under22 team|newspaper=Herald Sun|first=Adam|last=Baldwin|date=9 September 2014|access-date=9 September 2014|archive-date=9 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909175258/http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/dyson-heppell-named-captain-of-2014-afl-players-association-22under22-team/story-fni5f22o-1227052758654|url-status=live}}

{{AFL GC}} had the most players represented in the side, for the second year in a row, with six representatives – Harley Bennell, Kade Kolodjashnij, Steven May, Trent McKenzie, Dion Prestia, and David Swallow.

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BTom Langdon ({{AFL Col}})Daniel Talia ({{AFL Ade}})Trent McKenzie ({{AFL GC}})
HBBrodie Smith ({{AFL Ade}})Steven May ({{AFL GC}})Kade Kolodjashnij ({{AFL GC}})
CLuke Parker ({{AFL Syd}})Dyson Heppell ({{AFL Ess}}) (c)Harley Bennell ({{AFL GC}})
HFAdam Treloar ({{AFL GWS}})Jack Darling ({{AFL|WC}})Marcus Bontempelli ({{AFL WB}})
FChad Wingard ({{AFL|PA}})Jack Gunston ({{AFL Haw}}) (vc)Jamie Elliott ({{AFL Col}})
RJarrod Witts ({{AFL Col}})Tom Liberatore ({{AFL WB}})Dion Prestia ({{AFL GC}})
I/CLuke McDonald ({{AFL NM}})David Swallow ({{AFL GC}})
Brandon Ellis ({{AFL Ric}})Jake Carlisle ({{AFL Ess}})

=2015=

The 2015 22 Under 22 team was announced at the 2015 AFL Players Association awards on 15 September. {{AFL WB}} forward Jake Stringer was named as the side's captain, with {{AFL Syd}} midfielder Luke Parker selected as the vice-captain.{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/jake-stringer-named-captain-of-the-aflpas-22under22-team/story-e6frf3e3-1227528815248|title=Jake Stringer named captain of the AFLPA’S ‘22under22’ team|last=Beveridge|first=Riley|date=15 September 2015|work=Fox Sports Australia|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=15 September 2015|archive-date=30 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630205655/https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/jake-stringer-named-captain-of-the-aflpas-22under22-team/story-e6frf3e3-1227528815248?nk=61b56718f5364fc4397d0bb1a1b74d61-1656622614|url-status=live}}

{{AFL GWS}} had the most players represented in the side, with four selections – Jeremy Cameron, Dylan Shiel, Devon Smith, and Adam Treloar.

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BRory Laird ({{AFL Ade}})Jack Hombsch ({{AFL PA}})Kade Kolodjashnij ({{AFL GC}})
HBAdam Saad ({{AFL GC}})Jake Lever ({{AFL Ade}})Elliot Yeo ({{AFL|WC}})
CLachie Neale ({{AFL Fre}})Patrick Cripps ({{AFL Car}})Adam Treloar ({{AFL GWS}})
HFJake Stringer ({{AFL WB}}) (c)Jesse Hogan ({{AFL Mel}})Luke Parker ({{AFL Syd}}) (vc)
FChad Wingard ({{AFL|PA}})Jeremy Cameron ({{AFL GWS}})Tom Lynch ({{AFL GC}})
RBrodie Grundy ({{AFL Col}})Marcus Bontempelli ({{AFL WB}})Ollie Wines ({{AFL PA}})
I/CTom Langdon ({{AFL Col}})Dylan Shiel ({{AFL GWS}})
Brandon Ellis ({{AFL Ric}})Devon Smith ({{AFL GWS}})

=2016=

The 2016 22 Under 22 team was announced on 13 September. {{AFL WB}} midfielder Marcus Bontempelli was named as the side's captain, with {{AFL Ess}} midfielder Zach Merrett selected as the vice-captain.{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/22under22-team-revealed-marcus-bontempelli-named-captain-caleb-daniel-misses-out/news-story/34af5fc94adc663e5fb2ed78ef0fba93|title=22under22 team revealed: Marcus Bontempelli named captain, Caleb Daniel misses out|first=Ben|last=Waterworth|date=13 September 2016|work=Fox Sports Australia|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=13 September 2016|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712033042/https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/22under22-team-revealed-marcus-bontempelli-named-captain-caleb-daniel-misses-out/news-story/34af5fc94adc663e5fb2ed78ef0fba93|url-status=live}}

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BRory Laird ({{AFL Ade}})Jacob Weitering ({{AFL Car}})Sam Docherty ({{AFL Car}})
HBCallum Mills ({{AFL Syd}})Jake Lever ({{AFL Ade}})Zac Williams ({{AFL GWS}})
CZach Merrett ({{AFL Ess}}) (vc)Patrick Cripps ({{AFL Car}})Stephen Coniglio ({{AFL GWS}})
HFIsaac Heeney ({{AFL Syd}})Jesse Hogan ({{AFL Mel}})Christian Petracca ({{AFL Mel}})
FJake Stringer ({{AFL WB}})Joe Daniher ({{AFL Ess}})Darcy Moore ({{AFL Col}})
RBrodie Grundy ({{AFL Col}})Marcus Bontempelli ({{AFL WB}}) (c)Jack Viney ({{AFL Mel}})
I/CJack Martin ({{AFL GC}})Tim Membrey ({{AFL StK}})
Ollie Wines ({{AFL|PA}})Lachie Hunter ({{AFL WB}})

=2017=

The 2017 22 Under 22 team was announced on 12 September. {{AFL WB}} midfielder Marcus Bontempelli was named as the side's captain for the second consecutive season, with {{AFL Ess}} midfielder Zach Merrett selected as the vice-captain also for the second consecutive season.{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/western-bulldogs-young-gun-marcus-bontempelli-named-captain-of-the-2017-22under22-team/news-story/03f1b68d7273b173051fbbcb72cf3646|title=Western Bulldogs young gun Marcus Bontempelli named captain of the 2017 22Under22 team|first=Wood|last=Lauren|date=12 September 2017|work=herald Sun|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=12 September 2017|archive-date=13 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913194701/http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/western-bulldogs-young-gun-marcus-bontempelli-named-captain-of-the-2017-22under22-team/news-story/03f1b68d7273b173051fbbcb72cf3646|url-status=live}}

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BAndrew McGrath ({{AFL Ess}})Harris Andrews ({{AFL BL}})Callum Mills ({{AFL Syd}})
HBJayden Hunt ({{AFL Mel}})Jake Lever ({{AFL Ade}})Ryan Burton ({{AFL Haw}})
CMarcus Bontempelli ({{AFL WB}}) (c)Clayton Oliver ({{AFL Mel}})Josh Kelly ({{AFL GWS}})
HFJack Billings ({{AFL StK}})Charlie Curnow ({{AFL Car}})Jack Martin ({{AFL GC}})
FOrazio Fantasia ({{AFL Ess}})Eric Hipwood ({{AFL BL}})Tom Papley ({{AFL Syd}})
RPeter Wright ({{AFL GC}})Zach Merrett ({{AFL Ess}}) (vc)Matt Crouch ({{AFL Ade}})
I/CJames Sicily ({{AFL Haw}})Isaac Heeney ({{AFL Syd}})
Ollie Wines ({{AFL|PA}})Daniel Rioli ({{AFL Ric}})

=2018=

The 2018 22 Under 22 team was announced on 30 August. {{AFL WB}} midfielder Marcus Bontempelli was named as the side's captain for the third consecutive season, with {{AFL Mel}} midfielder Clayton Oliver selected as the vice-captain.{{cite news|url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/2018-22under22-team-unveiled/|title=2018 22under22 team unveiled|date=30 August 2018|publisher=AFLPA|access-date=30 August 2018|archive-date=19 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019040058/http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/2018-22under22-team-unveiled/|url-status=live}}

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BAlex Witherden ({{AFL BL}})Harris Andrews ({{AFL BL}})Andrew McGrath ({{AFL Ess}})
HBConor McKenna ({{AFL Ess}})Tom Doedee ({{AFL Ade}})Jayden Short ({{AFL Ric}})
CAngus Brayshaw ({{AFL Mel}})Clayton Oliver ({{AFL Mel}}) (vc)Isaac Heeney ({{AFL Syd}})
HFJade Gresham ({{AFL StK}})Charlie Curnow ({{AFL Car}})Jordan De Goey ({{AFL Col}})
FBen Ronke ({{AFL Syd}})Eric Hipwood ({{AFL BL}})Jaidyn Stephenson ({{AFL Col}})
RSean Darcy ({{AFL Fre}})Marcus Bontempelli ({{AFL WB}}) (c)Zach Merrett ({{AFL Ess}})
I/CEd Langdon ({{AFL Fre}})Christian Petracca ({{AFL Mel}})
Tom Phillips ({{AFL Col}})Dan Butler ({{AFL Ric}})

=2019=

The 2019 22 Under 22 team was announced on 29 August. {{AFL BL}} key defender Harris Andrews was named as the side's captain, with {{AFL WB}} midfielder Josh Dunkley selected as the vice-captain.{{cite news|url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/2019-22under22-team-unveiled/|title=2019 22under22 team unveiled|date=29 August 2019|publisher=AFLPA|access-date=29 August 2019|archive-date=24 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924070519/http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/2019-22under22-team-unveiled/|url-status=live}}

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BSydney Stack ({{AFL Ric}})Harris Andrews ({{AFL BL}}) (c)Callum Mills ({{AFL Syd}})
HBAlex Witherden ({{AFL BL}})Jacob Weitering ({{AFL Car}})Dan Houston ({{AFL|PA}})
CHugh McCluggage ({{AFL BL}})Clayton Oliver ({{AFL Mel}})Sam Walsh ({{AFL Car}})
HFConnor Rozee ({{AFL|PA}})Eric Hipwood ({{AFL BL}})Liam Ryan ({{AFL|WC}})
FJade Gresham ({{AFL StK}})Aaron Naughton ({{AFL WB}})Harry McKay ({{AFL Car}})
RTim English ({{AFL WB}})Tim Taranto ({{AFL GWS}})Josh Dunkley ({{AFL WB}}) (vc)
I/CWayne Milera ({{AFL Ade}})James Worpel ({{AFL Haw}})
Andrew McGrath ({{AFL Ess}})Cameron Zurhaar ({{AFL NM}})

=2020=

The 2020 22 Under 22 team was announced on 22 September. {{AFL Ess}} midfielder Andrew McGrath was named as the side's captain, with {{AFL Car}} key defender Jacob Weitering selected as the vice-captain.{{cite news|url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/22under22-side-revealed-for-2020/|title=22Under22 side revealed for 2020|date=22 September 2020|publisher=AFLPA|access-date=22 September 2020|archive-date=2 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002000414/http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/22under22-side-revealed-for-2020/|url-status=live}}

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BJack Lukosius ({{AFL GC}})Jacob Weitering ({{AFL Car}}) (vc)Jordan Ridley ({{AFL Ess}})
HBHunter Clark ({{AFL StK}})Noah Balta ({{AFL Ric}})Liam Baker ({{AFL Ric}})
CHugh McCluggage ({{AFL BL}})Andrew McGrath ({{AFL Ess}}) (c)Sam Walsh ({{AFL Car}})
HFZak Butters ({{AFL|PA}})Aaron Naughton ({{AFL WB}})Gryan Miers ({{AFL Gee}})
FIzak Rankine ({{AFL GC}})Max King ({{AFL StK}})Josh Daicos ({{AFL Col}})
RSean Darcy ({{AFL Fre}})Bailey Smith ({{AFL WB}})Tim Taranto ({{AFL GWS}})
I/CNick Coffield ({{AFL StK}})Andrew Brayshaw ({{AFL Fre}})
Adam Cerra ({{AFL Fre}})Ben King ({{AFL GC}})

=2021=

The 2021 22 Under 22 team was announced on 26 August. {{AFL Car}} midfielder Sam Walsh was named as the side's captain, with {{AFL Fre}} midfielder Andrew Brayshaw selected as the vice-captain.{{cite news|url=https://www.aflplayers.com.au/news-feed/stories/fans-take-shine-to-dees-suns|title=Fans take shine to Dees, Suns|date=26 August 2021|publisher=AFLPA|access-date=26 August 2021|archive-date=26 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826023619/https://www.aflplayers.com.au/news-feed/stories/fans-take-shine-to-dees-suns|url-status=live}}

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BBrandon Starcevich ({{AFL BL}})Sam Taylor ({{AFL GWS}})Wil Powell ({{AFL GC}})
HBChangkuoth Jiath ({{AFL Haw}})Jordan Ridley ({{AFL Ess}})Isaac Quaynor ({{AFL Col}})
CBailey Smith ({{AFL WB}})Sam Walsh ({{AFL Car}}) (c)Jack Lukosius ({{AFL GC}})
HFShai Bolton ({{AFL Ric}})Aaron Naughton ({{AFL WB}})Zac Bailey ({{AFL BL}})
FKysaiah Pickett ({{AFL Mel}})Ben King ({{AFL GC}})Max King ({{AFL StK}})
RLuke Jackson ({{AFL Mel}})Andrew Brayshaw ({{AFL Fre}}) (vc)Adam Cerra ({{AFL Fre}})
I/CJaidyn Stephenson ({{AFL NM}})Oscar Allen ({{AFL WC}})
Tom McCartin ({{AFL Syd}})Trent Rivers ({{AFL Mel}})

=2022=

The 2022 22 Under 22 team was announced on 23 August. {{AFL Fre}} midfielder Andrew Brayshaw was named as the side's captain, with {{AFL Car}} midfielder Sam Walsh selected as the vice-captain.{{cite news|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/829087/dockers-dominate-as-aflpa-s-22under22-announced|title=Dockers dominate as AFLPA's 22Under22 announced|date=23 August 2022|publisher=Australian Football League|access-date=23 August 2022|archive-date=23 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823002622/https://www.afl.com.au/news/829087/dockers-dominate-as-aflpa-s-22under22-announced|url-status=live}}

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BHayden Young ({{AFL Fre}})Sam De Koning ({{AFL Gee}})Nick Blakey ({{AFL Syd}})
HBNick Daicos ({{AFL Col}})Tom McCartin ({{AFL Syd}})Jordan Clark ({{AFL Fre}})
CNoah Anderson ({{AFL GC}})Andrew Brayshaw ({{AFL Fre}}) (c)Adam Cerra ({{AFL Car}})
HFConnor Rozee ({{AFL PA}})Aaron Naughton ({{AFL WB}})Jack Ginnivan ({{AFL Col}})
FKysaiah Pickett ({{AFL Mel}})Max King ({{AFL StK}})Izak Rankine ({{AFL GC}})
RLuke Jackson ({{AFL Mel}})Sam Walsh ({{AFL Car}}) (vc)Bailey Smith ({{AFL WB}})
I/CChad Warner ({{AFL Syd}})Caleb Serong ({{AFL Fre}})
Isaac Quaynor ({{AFL Col}})Keidean Coleman ({{AFL BL}})

=2023=

The 2023 22 Under 22 team was announced on 23 August. {{AFL Col}} midfielder Nick Daicos was named as the side's captain, with {{AFL Haw}} midfielder Jai Newcombe selected as the vice-captain.{{cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-20223-aflpa-22under22-final-team-members-every-clubs-representatives-fremantle-dockers-captain-nick-daicos-latest/news-story/c759f9c2b1ff123d2d7165d2fab4d8ec|title=No.1 pick’s weird snub; 2023’s big slide worse than we first thought: AFL’s best young team revealed|publisher=Fox Sports|first=Ben|last=Cotton|date=23 August 2023|access-date=5 September 2023|archive-date=2 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902004301/https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-20223-aflpa-22under22-final-team-members-every-clubs-representatives-fremantle-dockers-captain-nick-daicos-latest/news-story/c759f9c2b1ff123d2d7165d2fab4d8ec|url-status=live}}

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BNasiah Wanganeen-Milera ({{AFL StK}})Sam De Koning ({{AFL Gee}})Miles Bergman ({{AFL|PA}})
HBNick Daicos ({{AFL Col}}) (c)Hayden Young ({{AFL Fre}})Harry Sheezel ({{AFL NM}})
CErrol Gulden ({{AFL Syd}})Caleb Serong ({{AFL Fre}})Will Ashcroft ({{AFL BL}})
HFMitch Owens ({{AFL StK}})Jamarra Ugle-Hagan ({{AFL WB}})Cody Weightman ({{AFL WB}})
FKysaiah Pickett ({{AFL Mel}})Jye Amiss ({{AFL Fre}})Josh Rachele ({{AFL Ade}})
RLuke Jackson ({{AFL Fre}})Tom Green ({{AFL GWS}})Jai Newcombe ({{AFL Haw}}) (vc)
I/CBailey Smith ({{AFL WB}})Chad Warner ({{AFL Syd}})
Will Day ({{AFL Haw}})Noah Anderson ({{AFL GC}})

=2024=

The 2024 22 Under 22 team was announced on 22 August. {{AFL Col}} midfielder Nick Daicos was named as the side's captain for the second year running, with {{AFL NM}} midfielder Harry Sheezel selected as the vice-captain.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-21 |title=Daicos bestowed honour for second year running |url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/1635498/daicos-bestowed-honour-for-second-year-running |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=collingwoodfc.com.au |language=en}}

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BNasiah Wanganeen-Milera ({{AFL StK}})Mac Andrew ({{AFL GC}})Darcy Wilmot ({{AFL BL}})
HBMax Holmes ({{AFL Gee}})Josh Weddle ({{AFL Haw}})Colby McKercher ({{AFL NM}})
CErrol Gulden ({{AFL Syd}})Harley Reid ({{AFL|WC}})Jason Horne-Francis ({{AFL PA}})
HFJack Ginnivan ({{AFL Haw}})Sam Darcy ({{AFL WB}})Oliver Dempsey ({{AFL Gee}}
FJosh Treacy ({{AFL Fre}})Jamarra Ugle-Hagan ({{AFL WB}})Jye Amiss ({{AFL Fre}})
RLuke Jackson ({{AFL Fre}})Harry Sheezel ({{AFL NM}}) (vc)Nick Daicos ({{AFL Col}}) (c)
I/CMassimo D'Ambrosio ({{AFL Haw}})George Wardlaw ({{AFL NM}})
Josh Rachele ({{AFL Ade}})Josh Draper ({{AFL Fre}})

=Most selections=

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Selections

! Player

! class="unsortable"| Seasons

align="center"| 5{{sortname|Marcus|Bontempelli}}2014, 2015, 2016 (c), 2017 (c), 2018 (c)
rowspan="5" align="center"| 4{{sortname|Andrew|McGrath}}2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (c)
{{sortname|Aaron|Naughton}}2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
{{sortname|Sam|Walsh|dab=footballer}}2019, 2020, 2021 (c), 2022 (vc)
{{sortname|Bailey|Smith}}2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
{{sortname|Luke|Jackson|dab=footballer}}2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
rowspan="16" align="center"| 3{{sortname|Jack|Darling}}2012, 2013, 2014
{{sortname|Daniel|Talia}}2012, 2013, 2014
{{sortname|Chad|Wingard}}2013, 2014, 2015
{{sortname|Jake|Lever}}2015, 2016, 2017
{{sortname|Ollie|Wines}}2015, 2016, 2017
{{sortname|Isaac|Heeney}}2016, 2017, 2018
{{sortname|Zach|Merrett}}2016 (vc), 2017 (vc), 2018
{{sortname|Harris|Andrews}}2017, 2018, 2019 (c)
{{sortname|Callum|Mills}}2016, 2017, 2019
{{sortname|Clayton|Oliver}}2017, 2018 (vc), 2019
{{sortname|Jacob|Weitering}}2016, 2019, 2020 (vc)
{{sortname|Andrew|Brayshaw}}2020, 2021 (vc), 2022 (c)
{{sortname|Adam|Cerra}}2020, 2021, 2022
{{sortname|Max|King|dab=footballer}}2020, 2021, 2022
{{sortname|Kysaiah|Pickett}}2021, 2022, 2023
{{sortname|Nick|Daicos}}2022, 2023 (c), 2024 (c)

AFLW teams

=2017–2019=

No AFLW 22 Under 22 teams were awarded in the 2017 to 2019 seasons. On March 24 the AFLPA announced a retrospective team covering those three seasons.{{cite news |title=RETROSPECTIVE AFLW 22UNDER22 SIDE 2017-2019 |url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/2017-2019-retrospective-22under22-side/ |access-date=20 May 2020 |work=AFL Players |date=24 March 2020 |archive-date=13 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913143555/http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/2017-2019-retrospective-22under22-side/ |url-status=live }}

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BLibby Birch ({{AFLW|WB}})Chloe Molloy ({{AFLW|Col}})
HBGabriella Pound ({{AFLW|Car}})Brianna Davey ({{AFLW|Car}}/{{AFLW|Col}})Sarah Allan ({{AFLW|Ade}})
CEmily Bates ({{AFLW|Bri}})Ebony Marinoff ({{AFLW|Ade}})Ally Anderson ({{AFLW|Bri}})
HFEllie Blackburn ({{AFLW|WB}})Tayla Harris ({{AFLW|Bri}}/{{AFLW|Car}})Jasmine Garner ({{AFLW|Col}}/{{AFLW|NM}})
FSabrina Frederick ({{AFLW|Bri}})Kate Hore ({{AFLW|Mel}})
REmma King ({{AFLW|Col}}/{{AFLW|NM}})Monique Conti ({{AFLW|WB}})Madison Prespakis ({{AFLW|Car}})
I/CErin McKinnon ({{AFLW|GWS}})Shannon Campbell ({{AFLW|Bri}})Anne Hatchard ({{AFLW|Ade}})
Alyce Parker ({{AFLW|GWS}})Danielle Ponter ({{AFLW|Ade}})Sophie Conway ({{AFLW|Bri}})

=2020=

The 2020 AFLW 22 Under 22 team was announced on 20 April. {{AFLW|Col}} defender Chloe Molloy was named as the side's captain, with {{AFLW|Car}} midfielder Madison Prespakis selected as the vice-captain.{{cite news |last1=Balmer |first1=Matt |title=Revealed: Full team of best AFLW young stars for 2020 |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/womens-afl/22under22-2020-aflw-squad-revealed-collingwood-star-chloe-molloy-headlines-squad/news-story/63ee083751c63df4fd193779a9874dab |access-date=20 May 2020 |work=Fox Sports |publisher=News Corp Australia |date=20 April 2020 |archive-date=20 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420145755/https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/womens-afl/22under22-2020-aflw-squad-revealed-collingwood-star-chloe-molloy-headlines-squad/news-story/63ee083751c63df4fd193779a9874dab |url-status=live }}

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BChloe Molloy ({{AFLW|Col}}) (c)Libby Birch ({{AFLW|Mel}})
HBIsabel Huntington ({{AFLW|WB}})Gabby Newton ({{AFLW|WB}})Charlotte Wilson ({{AFLW|Car}})
CGeorgia Patrikios ({{AFLW|StK}})Alyce Parker ({{AFLW|GWS}})Monique Conti ({{AFLW|Ric}})
HFGeorgia Gee ({{AFLW|Car}})Sabreena Duffy ({{AFLW|Fre}})Kalinda Howarth ({{AFLW|GC}})
FRoxanne Roux ({{AFLW|Fre}})Caitlin Greiser ({{AFLW|StK}})
RLauren Bella ({{AFLW|GC}})Madison Prespakis ({{AFLW|Car}}) (vc)Ebony Marinoff ({{AFLW|Ade}})
I/CSarah Allan ({{AFLW|Ade}})Nina Morrison ({{AFLW|Gee}})Jesse Wardlaw ({{AFLW|Bri}})
Jasmine Grierson ({{AFLW|NM}})Eden Zanker ({{AFLW|Mel}})Sophie Conway ({{AFLW|Bri}})

=2021=

The 2021 AFLW 22 Under 22 team was announced on 20 April. {{AFLW|Col}} defender Chloe Molloy was named as the side's captain for the second consecutive year, with {{AFLW|Car}} midfielder Madison Prespakis once more selected as the vice-captain.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/womens-afl/afl-news-2021-aflw-afl-womens-aflpa-22under22-brisbane-lions-aflw-grand-final-final-squad-selection-chloe-molloy/news-story/073b862726a8a8726e4d4c58757b34e5|title=Revealed: Trio of Lions stars rewarded with selection in coveted AFLPA 22under22|first=Matt|last=Balmer|publisher=Fox Sports|date=20 April 2021|access-date=20 April 2021|archive-date=20 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420140139/https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/womens-afl/afl-news-2021-aflw-afl-womens-aflpa-22under22-brisbane-lions-aflw-grand-final-final-squad-selection-chloe-molloy/news-story/073b862726a8a8726e4d4c58757b34e5|url-status=live}}

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BNat Grider ({{AFLW|Bri}})Tahlia Randall ({{AFLW|NM}})
HBJordyn Allen ({{AFLW|Col}})Rebecca Webster ({{AFLW|Gee}})Eleanor Brown ({{AFLW|WB}})
CMadison Prespakis ({{AFLW|Car}}) (vc)Georgia Patrikios ({{AFLW|StK}})Monique Conti ({{AFLW|Ric}})
HFCourtney Hodder ({{AFLW|Bri}})Chloe Molloy ({{AFLW|Col}}) (c)Tyla Hanks ({{AFLW|Mel}})
FGeorgia Gee ({{AFLW|Car}})Isabel Huntington ({{AFLW|WB}})
REden Zanker ({{AFLW|Mel}})Ellie McKenzie ({{AFLW|Ric}})Alyce Parker ({{AFLW|GWS}})
I/CGeorgia Garnett ({{AFLW|GWS}})Jess Fitzgerald ({{AFLW|WB}})Sabreena Duffy ({{AFLW|Fre}})
Emma O'Driscoll ({{AFLW|Fre}})Mikala Cann ({{AFLW|Col}})Dakota Davidson ({{AFLW|Bri}})

=2022 (S6)=

The 2022 (S6) AFLW 22 Under 22 team was announced on 29 March. {{AFLW|Ric}} midfielder Monique Conti was named as the side's captain, with {{AFLW|Car}} midfielder Madison Prespakis once more selected as the vice-captain.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/womens-afl/aflw-news-2022-22-under-22-squad-best-players-club-by-club-prespakis-twins-all-australian/news-story/649c8c4686363552cb08e428f8ffbf9d|title=Star siblings make AFLW history as 22under22 squad is revealed|first=David|last=Zita|publisher=Fox Sports|date=29 March 2022|access-date=1 June 2022|archive-date=1 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601222858/https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/womens-afl/aflw-news-2022-22-under-22-squad-best-players-club-by-club-prespakis-twins-all-australian/news-story/649c8c4686363552cb08e428f8ffbf9d|url-status=live}}

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BNat Grider ({{AFLW|Bri}})Emma O'Driscoll ({{AFLW|Fre}})
HBRebecca Webster ({{AFLW|Gee}})Jordyn Allen ({{AFLW|Col}})Eleanor Brown ({{AFLW|WB}})
CGeorgie Prespakis ({{AFLW|Gee}})Alyce Parker ({{AFLW|GWS}})Charlie Rowbottom ({{AFLW|GC}})
HFTyla Hanks ({{AFLW|Mel}})Eloise Jones ({{AFLW|Ade}})Georgia Gee ({{AFLW|Car}})
FJesse Wardlaw ({{AFLW|Bri}})Danielle Ponter ({{AFLW|Ade}})
RTahlia Hickie ({{AFLW|Bri}})Monique Conti ({{AFLW|Ric}}) (c)Madison Prespakis ({{AFLW|Car}}) (vc)
I/CEllie Hampson ({{AFLW|GC}})Claudia Whitfort ({{AFLW|GC}})Tarni White ({{AFLW|StK}})
Isabelle Pritchard ({{AFLW|WB}})Shelley Heath ({{AFLW|Mel}})Lauren Butler ({{AFLW|Col}})

=2022 (S7)=

The 2022 (S7) AFLW 22 Under 22 team was announced on 22 November. {{AFLW|Ric}} midfielder Monique Conti and {{AFLW|Ess}} midfielder Madison Prespakis were once again named as the side's captain and vice-captain.{{cite web |last=Zita |first=David |date=22 November 2022 |title=Lions lead all-comers as AFLW 22Under22 side revealed |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/aflw-news-2022-final-22under22-team-best-young-players-end-of-year-awards-full-squad-ins-and-outs/news-story/fec238881f3142e788bdcdf0de058341 |publisher=Fox Sports |access-date=22 November 2022 |archive-date=22 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122071813/https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/aflw-news-2022-final-22under22-team-best-young-players-end-of-year-awards-full-squad-ins-and-outs/news-story/fec238881f3142e788bdcdf0de058341 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=Beaton |first=Bobby |date=22 November 2022 |title=Lions Roar in Season 7 AFLW 22under22 Side |url=https://www.aflplayers.com.au/news-feed/stories/lions-roar-in-season-7-aflw-22under22-side |publisher=AFL Players Association |access-date=22 November 2022 |archive-date=22 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122071814/https://www.aflplayers.com.au/news-feed/stories/lions-roar-in-season-7-aflw-22under22-side |url-status=live }}

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BKatie Lynch ({{AFLW|WB}})Lucy McEvoy ({{AFLW|Car}})
HBEmma O'Driscoll ({{AFLW|Fre}})Nat Grider ({{AFLW|Bri}})Jordyn Allen ({{AFLW|Col}})
CCharlie Rowbottom ({{AFLW|GC}})Monique Conti ({{AFLW|Ric}}) (c)Abbie McKay ({{AFLW|Car}})
HFNina Morrison ({{AFLW|Gee}})Jesse Wardlaw ({{AFLW|Bri}})Ellie McKenzie ({{AFLW|Ric}})
FDanielle Ponter ({{AFLW|Ade}})Courtney Hodder ({{AFLW|Bri}})
RTahlia Hickie ({{AFLW|Bri}})Madison Prespakis ({{AFLW|Ess}}) (vc)Georgie Prespakis ({{AFLW|Gee}})
I/CJasmine Fleming ({{AFLW|Haw}})Alex Ballard ({{AFLW|PA}})Tarni Evans ({{AFLW|GWS}})
Annabel Johnson ({{AFLW|Gee}})Madison Newman ({{AFLW|Ade}})Eleanor Brown ({{AFLW|WB}})

=2023=

The 2023 AFLW 22 Under 22 team was announced on 22 November. {{AFLW|GC}} midfielder Charlie Rowbottom was named the side's captain, with {{AFLW|Gee}} midfielder Georgie Prespakis named the side's vice-captain.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-21 |title=STAR CYGNETS LEAD FINAL 22UNDER22 |url=https://www.aflplayers.com.au/news-feed/stories/star-cygnets-lead-final-22under22 |access-date=2023-11-23 |website=AFL Players' Association Limited |language=en-AU |archive-date=23 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231123085503/https://www.aflplayers.com.au/news-feed/stories/star-cygnets-lead-final-22under22 |url-status=live }}

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BDaisy D'Arcy ({{AFLW|GC}})Tahlia Gillard ({{AFLW|Mel}})
HBGabrielle Newton ({{AFLW|WB}})Lucy McEvoy ({{AFLW|Syd}})Tarni Evans ({{AFLW|GWS}})
CGeorgie Prespakis ({{AFLW|Gee}}) (vc)Charlie Rowbottom ({{AFLW|GC}}) (c)Nina Morrison ({{AFLW|Gee}})
HFElla Roberts ({{AFL|WC}})Mia Austin ({{AFLW|Car}})Teah Charlton ({{AFLW|Ade}})
FZarlie Goldsworthy ({{AFLW|GWS}})Alyssa Bannan ({{AFLW|Mel}})
RAlly Morphett ({{AFLW|Syd}})Laura Gardiner ({{AFLW|Syd}})Isabel Dawes ({{AFLW|Bri}})
I/CElla Heads ({{AFLW|Syd}})Eliza McNamara ({{AFLW|Mel}})Madison Newman ({{AFLW|Ade}})
Alice O'Loughlin ({{AFLW|NM}})Matilda Scholz ({{AFLW|PA}})Sophie Van De Heuvel ({{AFL Ess}})

=2024=

The 2024 AFLW 22 Under 22 team was announced on 20 November. Georgie Prespakis and Charlie Rowbottom, captain and vice-captain respectively, became the fourth and fifth players to be selected in four or more squads. {{AFLW|PA}} had the most representatives (four) and three 22under22 debutants.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/aflw-2024-final-22under22-team-revealed-who-made-the-side-charlie-rowbottom-and-georgie-prespakis-equal-record-port-adelaide-power-adelaide-crows-latest-news/news-story/53ba34d9d9752b5efd2fa9f04faef9e3|title=SA sides dominate selection as star duo join rare air: AFLW 22Under22 team revealed|first=Will|last=Faulkner|date=20 November 2024|publisher=Fox Sports}}

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BSarah Goodwin ({{AFLW|Ade}})Amelie Borg ({{AFLW|PA}})
HBDaisy D'Arcy ({{AFLW|GC}})Zoe Prowse ({{AFLW|Ade}})Charlotte Thomas ({{AFLW|WC}})
CElla Roberts ({{AFLW|WC}}) (vc)Abbey Dowrick ({{AFLW|PA}})Jasmine Fleming ({{AFLW|Haw}})
HFTarni Evans ({{AFL|GWS}})Julia Teakle ({{AFLW|PA}})Zarlie Goldsworthy ({{AFLW|GWS}})
FAlice O'Loughlin ({{AFLW|NM}})Charlotte Mullins ({{AFLW|Bri}})
RMatilda Scholz ({{AFLW|PA}})Charlie Rowbottom ({{AFLW|GC}}) (vc)Georgie Prespakis ({{AFLW|Gee}}) (c)
I/CTahlia Gillard ({{AFLW|Mel}})Teah Charlton ({{AFLW|Ade}})Eliza McNamara ({{AFLW|Mel}})
Mimi Hill ({{AFLW|Car}})Sarah Hartwig ({{AFLW|WB}})Lucy Cronin ({{AFL Col}})

=Most selections=

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Selections

! Player

! class="unsortable"| Seasons

rowspan="2" align="center"| 5{{sortname|Monique|Conti}}2017–2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 (S6) (c), 2022 (S7) (c)
{{sortname|Madison|Prespakis}}2017–2019, 2020 (vc), 2021 (vc), 2022 (S6) (vc), 2022 (S7) (vc)
rowspan="3" align="center"| 4{{sortname|Alyce|Parker}}2017–2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 (S6)
{{sortname|Georgie|Prespakis}}2022 (S6), 2022 (S7), 2023 (vc), 2024 (c)
{{sortname|Charlie|Rowbottom}}2022 (S6), 2022 (S7), 2023 (c), 2024 (vc)
rowspan="10" align="center"| 3{{sortname|Chloe|Molloy}}2017–2019, 2020 (c), 2021 (c)
{{sortname|Georgia|Gee}}2020, 2021, 2022 (S6)
{{sortname|Jordyn|Allen}}2021, 2022 (S6), 2022 (S7)
{{sortname|Eleanor|Brown|dab=footballer}}2021, 2022 (S6), 2022 (S7)
{{sortname|Nat|Grider}}2021, 2022 (S6), 2022 (S7)
{{sortname|Emma|O'Driscoll|dab=footballer}}2021, 2022 (S6), 2022 (S7)
{{sortname|Danielle|Ponter}}2017–2019, 2022 (S6), 2022 (S7)
{{sortname|Jesse|Wardlaw}}2020, 2022 (S6), 2022 (S7)
{{sortname|Nina|Morrison}}2020, 2022 (S7), 2023
{{sortname|Tarni|Evans}}2022 (S7), 2023, 2024

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