The 2018

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represents the best performed

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(AFL) players during the 2018 season. It was announced on 29 August as a complete

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team of 22 players. The team is honorary and does not play any games.

Selection panel

The selection panel for the 2018 All-Australian team consisted of chairman

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, Kevin Bartlett,

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, Chris Johnson,

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, Matthew Richardson and

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Team

Initial squad

The initial 40-man All-Australian squad was announced on 27 August. Minor premiers had the most players selected in the initial squad with eight, while and were the only clubs not to have a single player nominated in the squad.

Final team

Minor premiers Richmond had the most selections with four. forward

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, who achieved selection for a record-equalling eighth time, was announced as the All-Australian captain, with midfielder and six-time All-Australian

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announced as vice-captain. The team saw ten players selected in an All-Australian team for the first time in their careers and included only four players from clubs not competing in that year's finals series. Note: the position of coach in the All-Australian team is traditionally awarded to the coach of the premiership team.

References

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