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{{AFL Haw}}, {{AFL Ric}}, {{AFL|WC}} and the {{AFL WB}} had the most selections, with three each. Western Bulldogs captain [[Robert Murphy (footballer)|Robert Murphy]] was announced as the All-Australian captain, with West Coast forward [[Josh Kennedy (footballer, born 1987)|Josh Kennedy]] announced as vice-captain.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/western-bulldogs-skipper-robert-murphy-captains-2015-afl-all-australian-team/story-e6frf3e3-1227539337051|title=Western Bulldogs skipper Robert Murphy captains 2015 AFL All-Australian team|last=Laughton|first=Max|date=22 September 2015|work=[[Fox Sports (Australia)]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</ref> The team saw eleven players selected in an All-Australian side for the first time in their careers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-09-22/all-australian-hurley-wins-nod-as-dogs-dominate-all-aus-backline|title=Bulldog Murphy captains All Australian team with 11 first-time players|last=Twomey|first=Callum|date=22 September 2015|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</ref> |
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| halfforwardflank2 = [[Cyril Rioli]] ({{AFL Haw}}) |
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| fullforward = [[Josh Kennedy (footballer, born 1987)|Josh Kennedy]] ({{AFL|WC}}) (vice-captain) |
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Latest revision as of 03:57, 21 October 2024
The 2015 Virgin Australia All-Australian team represents the best performed Australian Football League (AFL) players during the 2015 season. It was announced on 22 September as a complete Australian rules football team of 22 players. The team is honorary and does not play any games.
Selection panel
[edit]The selection panel for the 2015 All-Australian team consisted of chairman Gillon McLachlan, Kevin Bartlett, Luke Darcy, Mark Evans, Danny Frawley, Glen Jakovich, Cameron Ling, Matthew Richardson and Warren Tredrea.[1]
Team
[edit]Initial squad
[edit]The initial 40-man squad was announced on 8 September. For the first time since 2006, neither Lance Franklin nor Geelong received a nomination.[2]
Final team
[edit]Hawthorn, Richmond, West Coast and the Western Bulldogs had the most selections, with three each. Western Bulldogs captain Robert Murphy was announced as the All-Australian captain, with West Coast forward Josh Kennedy announced as vice-captain.[3] The team saw eleven players selected in an All-Australian side for the first time in their careers.[4]
| B: | Josh Gibson (Hawthorn) | Alex Rance (Richmond) | Heath Shaw (Greater Western Sydney) |
| HB: | Easton Wood (Western Bulldogs) | Michael Hurley (Essendon) | Robert Murphy (Western Bulldogs) (captain) |
| C: | Dan Hannebery (Sydney) | Matt Priddis (West Coast) | Andrew Gaff (West Coast) |
| HF: | Chad Wingard (Port Adelaide) | Jack Riewoldt (Richmond) | Cyril Rioli (Hawthorn) |
| F: | Eddie Betts (Adelaide) | Josh Kennedy (West Coast) (vice-captain) | Jake Stringer (Western Bulldogs) |
| Foll: | Todd Goldstein (North Melbourne) | Nat Fyfe (Fremantle) | Patrick Dangerfield (Adelaide) |
| Int: | Brett Deledio (Richmond) | Robbie Gray (Port Adelaide) | Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn) |
| David Mundy (Fremantle) | | ||
| Coach: | Alastair Clarkson (Hawthorn) | ||
Note: the position of coach in the All-Australian team is traditionally awarded to the coach of the premiership team.
References
[edit]- ^ "Tredrea replaces Ricciuto as All Australian selector". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
- ^ Ryan, Peter (8 September 2015). "All Australian squad of 40 named". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
- ^ Laughton, Max (22 September 2015). "Western Bulldogs skipper Robert Murphy captains 2015 AFL All-Australian team". Fox Sports (Australia). News Corp Australia. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- ^ Twomey, Callum (22 September 2015). "Bulldog Murphy captains All Australian team with 11 first-time players". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
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