Overview

• The All-Australian 22 was confirmed with Brisbane and the Western Bulldogs leading representation on three selections each.
• Eleven players earned maiden blazers, including Noah Anderson, Matt Rowell, Bailey Smith, Hugh McCluggage, Kysaiah Pickett and Zac Bailey.
• Gold Coast’s Noah Anderson and Geelong’s Bailey Smith shared the AFL Coaches Association champion player award on 103 votes each after the final round.
• Jeremy Cameron also collected the Coleman Medal and acknowledged surprise at his ceremonial captaincy appointment.
• Collingwood star Nick Daicos won the AFLPA Leigh Matthews Trophy as players’ MVP, while his placement on the All-Australian interchange drew media criticism.