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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B | Phil Davis ({{AFL GWS}}) | Daniel Talia ({{AFL Ade}}) | Alex Rance ({{AFL Ric}}) |
HB | Dyson Heppell ({{AFL Ess}}) | Jackson Trengove ({{AFL|PA}}) | Callan Ward ({{AFL GWS}}) |
C | Steele Sidebottom ({{AFL Col}}) | Patrick Dangerfield ({{AFL Ade}}) (c) | Dan Hannebery ({{AFL Syd}}) |
HF | David Zaharakis ({{AFL Ess}}) | Jack Darling ({{AFL|WC}}) | Dustin Martin ({{AFL Ric}}) |
F | Luke Breust ({{AFL Haw}}) | Taylor Walker ({{AFL Ade}}) | Steven Motlop ({{AFL Gee}}) |
R | Nic Naitanui ({{AFL|WC}}) | Trent Cotchin ({{AFL Ric}}) | Dayne Beams ({{AFL Col}}) |
I/C | Michael 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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B | Brandon Ellis ({{AFL Ric}}) | Rory Thompson ({{AFL GC}}) | Daniel Talia ({{AFL Ade}}) |
HB | Steele Sidebottom ({{AFL Col}}) | Jake Carlisle ({{AFL Ess}}) | Trent McKenzie ({{AFL GC}}) |
C | Nat Fyfe ({{AFL Fre}}) | Dyson Heppell ({{AFL Ess}}) (c) | Dan Hannebery ({{AFL Syd}}) |
HF | Dustin Martin ({{AFL Ric}}) | Jack Darling ({{AFL|WC}}) | Chad Wingard ({{AFL|PA}}) |
F | Luke Breust ({{AFL Haw}}) | Jeremy Cameron ({{AFL GWS}}) | Steven Motlop ({{AFL Gee}}) |
R | Tom Nicholls ({{AFL GC}}) | Jaeger O'Meara ({{AFL GC}}) | Tom Liberatore ({{AFL WB}}) |
I/C | Aaron 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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B | Tom Langdon ({{AFL Col}}) | Daniel Talia ({{AFL Ade}}) | Trent McKenzie ({{AFL GC}}) |
HB | Brodie Smith ({{AFL Ade}}) | Steven May ({{AFL GC}}) | Kade Kolodjashnij ({{AFL GC}}) |
C | Luke Parker ({{AFL Syd}}) | Dyson Heppell ({{AFL Ess}}) (c) | Harley Bennell ({{AFL GC}}) |
HF | Adam Treloar ({{AFL GWS}}) | Jack Darling ({{AFL|WC}}) | Marcus Bontempelli ({{AFL WB}}) |
F | Chad Wingard ({{AFL|PA}}) | Jack Gunston ({{AFL Haw}}) (vc) | Jamie Elliott ({{AFL Col}}) |
R | Jarrod Witts ({{AFL Col}}) | Tom Liberatore ({{AFL WB}}) | Dion Prestia ({{AFL GC}}) |
I/C | Luke 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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B | Rory Laird ({{AFL Ade}}) | Jack Hombsch ({{AFL PA}}) | Kade Kolodjashnij ({{AFL GC}}) |
HB | Adam Saad ({{AFL GC}}) | Jake Lever ({{AFL Ade}}) | Elliot Yeo ({{AFL|WC}}) |
C | Lachie Neale ({{AFL Fre}}) | Patrick Cripps ({{AFL Car}}) | Adam Treloar ({{AFL GWS}}) |
HF | Jake Stringer ({{AFL WB}}) (c) | Jesse Hogan ({{AFL Mel}}) | Luke Parker ({{AFL Syd}}) (vc) |
F | Chad Wingard ({{AFL|PA}}) | Jeremy Cameron ({{AFL GWS}}) | Tom Lynch ({{AFL GC}}) |
R | Brodie Grundy ({{AFL Col}}) | Marcus Bontempelli ({{AFL WB}}) | Ollie Wines ({{AFL PA}}) |
I/C | Tom 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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B | Rory Laird ({{AFL Ade}}) | Jacob Weitering ({{AFL Car}}) | Sam Docherty ({{AFL Car}}) |
HB | Callum Mills ({{AFL Syd}}) | Jake Lever ({{AFL Ade}}) | Zac Williams ({{AFL GWS}}) |
C | Zach Merrett ({{AFL Ess}}) (vc) | Patrick Cripps ({{AFL Car}}) | Stephen Coniglio ({{AFL GWS}}) |
HF | Isaac Heeney ({{AFL Syd}}) | Jesse Hogan ({{AFL Mel}}) | Christian Petracca ({{AFL Mel}}) |
F | Jake Stringer ({{AFL WB}}) | Joe Daniher ({{AFL Ess}}) | Darcy Moore ({{AFL Col}}) |
R | Brodie Grundy ({{AFL Col}}) | Marcus Bontempelli ({{AFL WB}}) (c) | Jack Viney ({{AFL Mel}}) |
I/C | Jack 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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B | Andrew McGrath ({{AFL Ess}}) | Harris Andrews ({{AFL BL}}) | Callum Mills ({{AFL Syd}}) |
HB | Jayden Hunt ({{AFL Mel}}) | Jake Lever ({{AFL Ade}}) | Ryan Burton ({{AFL Haw}}) |
C | Marcus Bontempelli ({{AFL WB}}) (c) | Clayton Oliver ({{AFL Mel}}) | Josh Kelly ({{AFL GWS}}) |
HF | Jack Billings ({{AFL StK}}) | Charlie Curnow ({{AFL Car}}) | Jack Martin ({{AFL GC}}) |
F | Orazio Fantasia ({{AFL Ess}}) | Eric Hipwood ({{AFL BL}}) | Tom Papley ({{AFL Syd}}) |
R | Peter Wright ({{AFL GC}}) | Zach Merrett ({{AFL Ess}}) (vc) | Matt Crouch ({{AFL Ade}}) |
I/C | James 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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B | Alex Witherden ({{AFL BL}}) | Harris Andrews ({{AFL BL}}) | Andrew McGrath ({{AFL Ess}}) |
HB | Conor McKenna ({{AFL Ess}}) | Tom Doedee ({{AFL Ade}}) | Jayden Short ({{AFL Ric}}) |
C | Angus Brayshaw ({{AFL Mel}}) | Clayton Oliver ({{AFL Mel}}) (vc) | Isaac Heeney ({{AFL Syd}}) |
HF | Jade Gresham ({{AFL StK}}) | Charlie Curnow ({{AFL Car}}) | Jordan De Goey ({{AFL Col}}) |
F | Ben Ronke ({{AFL Syd}}) | Eric Hipwood ({{AFL BL}}) | Jaidyn Stephenson ({{AFL Col}}) |
R | Sean Darcy ({{AFL Fre}}) | Marcus Bontempelli ({{AFL WB}}) (c) | Zach Merrett ({{AFL Ess}}) |
I/C | Ed 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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B | Sydney Stack ({{AFL Ric}}) | Harris Andrews ({{AFL BL}}) (c) | Callum Mills ({{AFL Syd}}) |
HB | Alex Witherden ({{AFL BL}}) | Jacob Weitering ({{AFL Car}}) | Dan Houston ({{AFL|PA}}) |
C | Hugh McCluggage ({{AFL BL}}) | Clayton Oliver ({{AFL Mel}}) | Sam Walsh ({{AFL Car}}) |
HF | Connor Rozee ({{AFL|PA}}) | Eric Hipwood ({{AFL BL}}) | Liam Ryan ({{AFL|WC}}) |
F | Jade Gresham ({{AFL StK}}) | Aaron Naughton ({{AFL WB}}) | Harry McKay ({{AFL Car}}) |
R | Tim English ({{AFL WB}}) | Tim Taranto ({{AFL GWS}}) | Josh Dunkley ({{AFL WB}}) (vc) |
I/C | Wayne 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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B | Jack Lukosius ({{AFL GC}}) | Jacob Weitering ({{AFL Car}}) (vc) | Jordan Ridley ({{AFL Ess}}) |
HB | Hunter Clark ({{AFL StK}}) | Noah Balta ({{AFL Ric}}) | Liam Baker ({{AFL Ric}}) |
C | Hugh McCluggage ({{AFL BL}}) | Andrew McGrath ({{AFL Ess}}) (c) | Sam Walsh ({{AFL Car}}) |
HF | Zak Butters ({{AFL|PA}}) | Aaron Naughton ({{AFL WB}}) | Gryan Miers ({{AFL Gee}}) |
F | Izak Rankine ({{AFL GC}}) | Max King ({{AFL StK}}) | Josh Daicos ({{AFL Col}}) |
R | Sean Darcy ({{AFL Fre}}) | Bailey Smith ({{AFL WB}}) | Tim Taranto ({{AFL GWS}}) |
I/C | Nick 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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B | Brandon Starcevich ({{AFL BL}}) | Sam Taylor ({{AFL GWS}}) | Wil Powell ({{AFL GC}}) |
HB | Changkuoth Jiath ({{AFL Haw}}) | Jordan Ridley ({{AFL Ess}}) | Isaac Quaynor ({{AFL Col}}) |
C | Bailey Smith ({{AFL WB}}) | Sam Walsh ({{AFL Car}}) (c) | Jack Lukosius ({{AFL GC}}) |
HF | Shai Bolton ({{AFL Ric}}) | Aaron Naughton ({{AFL WB}}) | Zac Bailey ({{AFL BL}}) |
F | Kysaiah Pickett ({{AFL Mel}}) | Ben King ({{AFL GC}}) | Max King ({{AFL StK}}) |
R | Luke Jackson ({{AFL Mel}}) | Andrew Brayshaw ({{AFL Fre}}) (vc) | Adam Cerra ({{AFL Fre}}) |
I/C | Jaidyn 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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B | Hayden Young ({{AFL Fre}}) | Sam De Koning ({{AFL Gee}}) | Nick Blakey ({{AFL Syd}}) |
HB | Nick Daicos ({{AFL Col}}) | Tom McCartin ({{AFL Syd}}) | Jordan Clark ({{AFL Fre}}) |
C | Noah Anderson ({{AFL GC}}) | Andrew Brayshaw ({{AFL Fre}}) (c) | Adam Cerra ({{AFL Car}}) |
HF | Connor Rozee ({{AFL PA}}) | Aaron Naughton ({{AFL WB}}) | Jack Ginnivan ({{AFL Col}}) |
F | Kysaiah Pickett ({{AFL Mel}}) | Max King ({{AFL StK}}) | Izak Rankine ({{AFL GC}}) |
R | Luke Jackson ({{AFL Mel}}) | Sam Walsh ({{AFL Car}}) (vc) | Bailey Smith ({{AFL WB}}) |
I/C | Chad 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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B | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera ({{AFL StK}}) | Sam De Koning ({{AFL Gee}}) | Miles Bergman ({{AFL|PA}}) |
HB | Nick Daicos ({{AFL Col}}) (c) | Hayden Young ({{AFL Fre}}) | Harry Sheezel ({{AFL NM}}) |
C | Errol Gulden ({{AFL Syd}}) | Caleb Serong ({{AFL Fre}}) | Will Ashcroft ({{AFL BL}}) |
HF | Mitch Owens ({{AFL StK}}) | Jamarra Ugle-Hagan ({{AFL WB}}) | Cody Weightman ({{AFL WB}}) |
F | Kysaiah Pickett ({{AFL Mel}}) | Jye Amiss ({{AFL Fre}}) | Josh Rachele ({{AFL Ade}}) |
R | Luke Jackson ({{AFL Fre}}) | Tom Green ({{AFL GWS}}) | Jai Newcombe ({{AFL Haw}}) (vc) |
I/C | Bailey 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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B | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera ({{AFL StK}}) | Mac Andrew ({{AFL GC}}) | Darcy Wilmot ({{AFL BL}}) |
HB | Max Holmes ({{AFL Gee}}) | Josh Weddle ({{AFL Haw}}) | Colby McKercher ({{AFL NM}}) |
C | Errol Gulden ({{AFL Syd}}) | Harley Reid ({{AFL|WC}}) | Jason Horne-Francis ({{AFL PA}}) |
HF | Jack Ginnivan ({{AFL Haw}}) | Sam Darcy ({{AFL WB}}) | Oliver Dempsey ({{AFL Gee}} |
F | Josh Treacy ({{AFL Fre}}) | Jamarra Ugle-Hagan ({{AFL WB}}) | Jye Amiss ({{AFL Fre}}) |
R | Luke Jackson ({{AFL Fre}}) | Harry Sheezel ({{AFL NM}}) (vc) | Nick Daicos ({{AFL Col}}) (c) |
I/C | Massimo 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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B | Libby Birch ({{AFLW|WB}}) | Chloe Molloy ({{AFLW|Col}}) | |
HB | Gabriella Pound ({{AFLW|Car}}) | Brianna Davey ({{AFLW|Car}}/{{AFLW|Col}}) | Sarah Allan ({{AFLW|Ade}}) |
C | Emily Bates ({{AFLW|Bri}}) | Ebony Marinoff ({{AFLW|Ade}}) | Ally Anderson ({{AFLW|Bri}}) |
HF | Ellie Blackburn ({{AFLW|WB}}) | Tayla Harris ({{AFLW|Bri}}/{{AFLW|Car}}) | Jasmine Garner ({{AFLW|Col}}/{{AFLW|NM}}) |
F | Sabrina Frederick ({{AFLW|Bri}}) | Kate Hore ({{AFLW|Mel}}) | |
R | Emma King ({{AFLW|Col}}/{{AFLW|NM}}) | Monique Conti ({{AFLW|WB}}) | Madison Prespakis ({{AFLW|Car}}) |
I/C | Erin 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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B | Chloe Molloy ({{AFLW|Col}}) (c) | Libby Birch ({{AFLW|Mel}}) | |
HB | Isabel Huntington ({{AFLW|WB}}) | Gabby Newton ({{AFLW|WB}}) | Charlotte Wilson ({{AFLW|Car}}) |
C | Georgia Patrikios ({{AFLW|StK}}) | Alyce Parker ({{AFLW|GWS}}) | Monique Conti ({{AFLW|Ric}}) |
HF | Georgia Gee ({{AFLW|Car}}) | Sabreena Duffy ({{AFLW|Fre}}) | Kalinda Howarth ({{AFLW|GC}}) |
F | Roxanne Roux ({{AFLW|Fre}}) | Caitlin Greiser ({{AFLW|StK}}) | |
R | Lauren Bella ({{AFLW|GC}}) | Madison Prespakis ({{AFLW|Car}}) (vc) | Ebony Marinoff ({{AFLW|Ade}}) |
I/C | Sarah 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}}
class="wikitable" | |||
B | Nat Grider ({{AFLW|Bri}}) | Tahlia Randall ({{AFLW|NM}}) | |
HB | Jordyn Allen ({{AFLW|Col}}) | Rebecca Webster ({{AFLW|Gee}}) | Eleanor Brown ({{AFLW|WB}}) |
C | Madison Prespakis ({{AFLW|Car}}) (vc) | Georgia Patrikios ({{AFLW|StK}}) | Monique Conti ({{AFLW|Ric}}) |
HF | Courtney Hodder ({{AFLW|Bri}}) | Chloe Molloy ({{AFLW|Col}}) (c) | Tyla Hanks ({{AFLW|Mel}}) |
F | Georgia Gee ({{AFLW|Car}}) | Isabel Huntington ({{AFLW|WB}}) | |
R | Eden Zanker ({{AFLW|Mel}}) | Ellie McKenzie ({{AFLW|Ric}}) | Alyce Parker ({{AFLW|GWS}}) |
I/C | Georgia 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}}
class="wikitable" | |||
B | Nat Grider ({{AFLW|Bri}}) | Emma O'Driscoll ({{AFLW|Fre}}) | |
HB | Rebecca Webster ({{AFLW|Gee}}) | Jordyn Allen ({{AFLW|Col}}) | Eleanor Brown ({{AFLW|WB}}) |
C | Georgie Prespakis ({{AFLW|Gee}}) | Alyce Parker ({{AFLW|GWS}}) | Charlie Rowbottom ({{AFLW|GC}}) |
HF | Tyla Hanks ({{AFLW|Mel}}) | Eloise Jones ({{AFLW|Ade}}) | Georgia Gee ({{AFLW|Car}}) |
F | Jesse Wardlaw ({{AFLW|Bri}}) | Danielle Ponter ({{AFLW|Ade}}) | |
R | Tahlia Hickie ({{AFLW|Bri}}) | Monique Conti ({{AFLW|Ric}}) (c) | Madison Prespakis ({{AFLW|Car}}) (vc) |
I/C | Ellie 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 }}
class="wikitable" | |||
B | Katie Lynch ({{AFLW|WB}}) | Lucy McEvoy ({{AFLW|Car}}) | |
HB | Emma O'Driscoll ({{AFLW|Fre}}) | Nat Grider ({{AFLW|Bri}}) | Jordyn Allen ({{AFLW|Col}}) |
C | Charlie Rowbottom ({{AFLW|GC}}) | Monique Conti ({{AFLW|Ric}}) (c) | Abbie McKay ({{AFLW|Car}}) |
HF | Nina Morrison ({{AFLW|Gee}}) | Jesse Wardlaw ({{AFLW|Bri}}) | Ellie McKenzie ({{AFLW|Ric}}) |
F | Danielle Ponter ({{AFLW|Ade}}) | Courtney Hodder ({{AFLW|Bri}}) | |
R | Tahlia Hickie ({{AFLW|Bri}}) | Madison Prespakis ({{AFLW|Ess}}) (vc) | Georgie Prespakis ({{AFLW|Gee}}) |
I/C | Jasmine 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 }}
class="wikitable" | |||
B | Daisy D'Arcy ({{AFLW|GC}}) | Tahlia Gillard ({{AFLW|Mel}}) | |
HB | Gabrielle Newton ({{AFLW|WB}}) | Lucy McEvoy ({{AFLW|Syd}}) | Tarni Evans ({{AFLW|GWS}}) |
C | Georgie Prespakis ({{AFLW|Gee}}) (vc) | Charlie Rowbottom ({{AFLW|GC}}) (c) | Nina Morrison ({{AFLW|Gee}}) |
HF | Ella Roberts ({{AFL|WC}}) | Mia Austin ({{AFLW|Car}}) | Teah Charlton ({{AFLW|Ade}}) |
F | Zarlie Goldsworthy ({{AFLW|GWS}}) | Alyssa Bannan ({{AFLW|Mel}}) | |
R | Ally Morphett ({{AFLW|Syd}}) | Laura Gardiner ({{AFLW|Syd}}) | Isabel Dawes ({{AFLW|Bri}}) |
I/C | Ella 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}}
class="wikitable" | |||
B | Sarah Goodwin ({{AFLW|Ade}}) | Amelie Borg ({{AFLW|PA}}) | |
HB | Daisy D'Arcy ({{AFLW|GC}}) | Zoe Prowse ({{AFLW|Ade}}) | Charlotte Thomas ({{AFLW|WC}}) |
C | Ella Roberts ({{AFLW|WC}}) (vc) | Abbey Dowrick ({{AFLW|PA}}) | Jasmine Fleming ({{AFLW|Haw}}) |
HF | Tarni Evans ({{AFL|GWS}}) | Julia Teakle ({{AFLW|PA}}) | Zarlie Goldsworthy ({{AFLW|GWS}}) |
F | Alice O'Loughlin ({{AFLW|NM}}) | Charlotte Mullins ({{AFLW|Bri}}) | |
R | Matilda Scholz ({{AFLW|PA}}) | Charlie Rowbottom ({{AFLW|GC}}) (vc) | Georgie Prespakis ({{AFLW|Gee}}) (c) |
I/C | Tahlia 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 |
References
{{reflist|30em}}
{{Australian Football League}}
Category:Australian rules football awards