Overview

• Geelong’s Jeremy Cameron was appointed captain of the 2025 All-Australian team for his fifth blazer, with Adelaide’s Jordan Dawson vice-captain and 11 first-time selections highlighted by Noah Anderson, Matt Rowell, Ed Richards and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
• Melbourne ruck Max Gawn earned a record-equalling eighth All-Australian blazer as the team’s sole ruck, with Coleman Medallist Cameron headlining the forward line.
• Gold Coast’s Noah Anderson and Geelong’s Bailey Smith shared the AFL Coaches Association Champion Player award on 103 votes after both polling nine in the final round.
• Collingwood’s Nick Daicos won the AFLPA Leigh Matthews Trophy as players’ MVP, while Dawson was voted Best Captain, Josh Dunkley Most Courageous and Murphy Reid Best First-Year Player.
• Brisbane and the Western Bulldogs led club representation with three All-Australians each, and Geelong’s Shaun Mannagh received the AFLCA Best Young Player award.