The 2021

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represents the best performed

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(AFL) players during the 2021 season. It was announced on 26 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 2021 All-Australian team consisted of chairman

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, Kevin Bartlett, Jude Bolton, Andrew Dillon, Glen Jakovich, Chris Johnson, Cameron Ling, Matthew Richardson, Nick Riewoldt and

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Team

Initial squad

The initial 40-man All-Australian squad was announced on 21 August. Minor premiers had the most players selected in the initial squad with seven, while the had five. , and were the only clubs not to have a single player nominated in the squad. Seven players from the 2020 team were among those selected.

Final team

Melbourne had the most selections with five, with twelve clubs represented overall. Melbourne captain

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was announced as the All-Australian captain, with captain

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announced as vice-captain. The team saw eleven players selected in an All-Australian team for the first time in their careers, while seven players from the 2020 team were among those selected. 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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