22 Under 22 team

The 22 Under 22 team (stylised as 22under22) is an honorary representative Australian rules football team created by the AFL Players' Association that seeks to recognise the best young talent in the Australian Football League (AFL) competition each year.[1] To be eligible for selection, players must be aged 22 or under for the entire AFL season (including finals). An initial squad of 40 is selected by the AFL Players' Board, before fans select a final team of 22 by voting via social media.[2]

Selection process

The 22 Under 22 team is the only AFL award decided by fans. Supporters were asked to pick their best teams via Facebook, or vote for individual players via Twitter.

The concept proved to be popular amongst AFL players, with many high-profile footballers voting and sharing their teams on social media.[3] Current stars Gary Ablett, Drew Petrie, Brad Sewell, Luke Ball, Andrew Swallow and Isaac Smith all selected sides, as did former players Cameron Mooney, Daniel Harford and Warwick Capper.

Several AFL journalists, including Mick Warner and Warwick Green, also voted and shared their teams.

Teams

2012

In the lead-up to the first 22 Under 22 team being announced, the AFL Players' Association selected a retrospective side from the 2012 season. Adelaide's Patrick Dangerfield was named captain, while young stars Trent Cotchin, Dayne Beams and Nic Naitanui were amongst those selected.[4]

BPhil Davis (Greater Western Sydney)Daniel Talia (Adelaide)Alex Rance (Richmond)
HBDyson Heppell (Essendon)Jackson Trengove (Port Adelaide)Callan Ward (Greater Western Sydney)
CSteele Sidebottom (Collingwood)Patrick Dangerfield (Adelaide) (c)Dan Hannebery (Sydney)
HFDavid Zaharakis (Essendon)Jack Darling (West Coast)Dustin Martin (Richmond)
FLuke Breust (Hawthorn)Taylor Walker (Adelaide)Steven Motlop (Geelong)
RNic Naitanui (West Coast)Trent Cotchin (Richmond)Dayne Beams (Collingwood)
I/CMichael Hurley (Essendon)Jack Redden (Brisbane Lions)
Rory Sloane (Adelaide)Jeremy Howe (Melbourne)

2013

The inaugural 22 Under 22 team was announced at the 2013 "Be the Influence" AFL Players' MVP Awards on September 10.[5] Essendon midfielder Dyson Heppell was named as the side's captain, with North Melbourne's Jack Ziebell selected as the vice-captain.[6]

Gold Coast had the most players selected of any club, with five Suns being picked in the final team – Jaeger O'Meara, Dion Prestia, Rory Thompson, Tom Nicholls and Trent McKenzie.

Rather than being awarded a medal or trophy, each player selected was presented with a New Era 22 Under 22 cap, designed by former North Melbourne player Daniel Pratt.[7]

BBrandon Ellis (Richmond)Rory Thompson (Gold Coast)Daniel Talia (Adelaide)
HBSteele Sidebottom (Collingwood)Jake Carlisle (Essendon)Trent McKenzie (Gold Coast)
CNathan Fyfe (Fremantle)Dyson Heppell (Essendon) (c)Dan Hannebery (Sydney)
HFDustin Martin (Richmond)Jack Darling (West Coast)Chad Wingard (Port Adelaide)
FLuke Breust (Hawthorn)Jeremy Cameron (Greater Western Sydney)Steven Motlop (Geelong)
RTom Nicholls (Gold Coast)Jaeger O'Meara (Gold Coast)Tom Liberatore (Western Bulldogs)
I/CAaron Mullett (North Melbourne)Dion Prestia (Gold Coast)
Jack Ziebell (North Melbourne) (vc)Michael Walters (Fremantle)

2014

The 2014 22 Under 22 team was announced at the 2014 AFL Players Association awards on September 9. Essendon midfielder Dyson Heppell was named as the side's captain for the second year in a row, with Hawthorn forward Jack Gunston selected as the vice-captain.[8]

Gold Coast had the most players represented in the side, for the second year in a row, with six representatives – Harley Bennell, Kade Kolodjashnij, Steven May, Trent McKenzie, Dion Prestia, and David Swallow.

BTom Langdon (Collingwood)Daniel Talia (Adelaide)Trent McKenzie (Gold Coast)
HBBrodie Smith (Adelaide)Steven May (Gold Coast)Kade Kolodjashnij (Gold Coast)
CLuke Parker (Sydney)Dyson Heppell (Essendon) (c)Harley Bennell (Gold Coast)
HFAdam Treloar (Greater Western Sydney)Jack Darling (West Coast)Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)
FChad Wingard (Port Adelaide)Jack Gunston (Hawthorn) (vc)Jamie Elliott (Collingwood)
RJarrod Witts (Collingwood)Tom Liberatore (Western Bulldogs)Dion Prestia (Gold Coast)
I/CLuke McDonald (North Melbourne)David Swallow (Gold Coast)
Brandon Ellis (Richmond)Jake Carlisle (Essendon)

2015

The 2015 22 Under 22 team was announced at the 2015 AFL Players Association awards on September 15. Western Bulldogs forward Jake Stringer was named as the side's captain, with Sydney midfielder Luke Parker selected as the vice-captain.[9]

Greater Western Sydney had the most players represented in the side, with four selections – Jeremy Cameron, Dylan Shiel, Devon Smith, and Adam Treloar.

BRory Laird (Adelaide)Jack Hombsch (Port Adelaide)Kade Kolodjashnij (Gold Coast)
HBAdam Saad (Gold Coast)Jake Lever (Adelaide)Elliot Yeo (West Coast)
CLachie Neale (Fremantle)Patrick Cripps (Carlton)Adam Treloar (Greater Western Sydney)
HFJake Stringer (Western Bulldogs) (c)Jesse Hogan (Melbourne)Luke Parker (Sydney) (vc)
FChad Wingard (Port Adelaide)Jeremy Cameron (Greater Western Sydney)Tom Lynch (Gold Coast)
RBrodie Grundy (Collingwood)Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)Ollie Wines (Port Adelaide)
I/CTom Langdon (Collingwood)Dylan Shiel (Greater Western Sydney)
Brandon Ellis (Richmond)Devon Smith (Greater Western Sydney)

2016

The 2016 22 Under 22 team was announced 13 September. Western Bulldogs midfielder Marcus Bontempelli was named as the side's captain, with Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett selected as the vice-captain.[10]

BRory Laird (Adelaide)Jacob Weitering (Carlton)Sam Docherty (Carlton)
HBCallum Mills (Sydney)Jake Lever (Adelaide)Zac Williams (Greater Western Sydney)
CZach Merrett (Essendon) (vc)Patrick Cripps (Carlton)Stephen Coniglio (Greater Western Sydney)
HFIsaac Heeney (Sydney)Jesse Hogan (Melbourne)Christian Petracca (Melbourne)
FJake Stringer (Western Bulldogs)Joe Daniher (Essendon)Darcy Moore (Collingwood)
RBrodie Grundy (Collingwood)Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs) (c)Jack Viney (Melbourne)
I/CJack Martin (Gold Coast)Tim Membrey (St Kilda)
Ollie Wines (Port Adelaide)Lachie Hunter (Western Bulldogs)

2017

The 2017 22 Under 22 team was announced 12 September. Western Bulldogs midfielder Marcus Bontempelli was named as the side's captain for the second consecutive season, with Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett selected as the vice-captain also for the second consecutive season.[11]

BAndrew McGrath (Essendon)Harris Andrews (Brisbane Lions)Callum Mills (Sydney)
HBJayden Hunt (Melbourne)Jake Lever (Adelaide)Ryan Burton (Hawthorn)
CMarcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs) (c)Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)Josh Kelly (Greater Western Sydney)
HFJack Billings (St Kilda)Charlie Curnow (Carlton)Jack Martin (Gold Coast)
FOrazio Fantasia (Essendon)Eric Hipwood (Brisbane Lions)Tom Papley (Sydney)
RPeter Wright (Gold Coast)Zach Merrett (Essendon) (vc)Matt Crouch (Adelaide)
I/CJames Sicily (Hawthorn)Isaac Heeney (Sydney)
Ollie Wines (Port Adelaide)Daniel Rioli (Richmond)

2018

The 2018 22 Under 22 team was announced 30 August. Western Bulldogs midfielder Marcus Bontempelli was named as the side's captain for the third consecutive season, with Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver selected as the vice-captain.[12]

BAlex Witherden (Brisbane Lions)Harris Andrews (Brisbane Lions)Andrew McGrath (Essendon)
HBConor McKenna (Essendon)Tom Doedee (Adelaide)Jayden Short (Richmond)
CAngus Brayshaw (Melbourne)Clayton Oliver (Melbourne) (vc)Isaac Heeney (Sydney)
HFJade Gresham (St Kilda)Charlie Curnow (Carlton)Jordan De Goey (Collingwood)
FBen Ronke (Sydney)Eric Hipwood (Brisbane Lions)Jaidyn Stephenson (Collingwood)
RSean Darcy (Fremantle)Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs) (c)Zach Merrett (Essendon)
I/CEd Langdon (Fremantle)Christian Petracca (Melbourne)
Tom Phillips (Collingwood)Dan Butler (Richmond)

References

  1. ↑ Rynne, Nick. "Here are 22 reasons future is bright". The West Australian. The West Australian. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  2. ↑ Baldwin, Adam. "22under22 is here". AFL Players' Official Website. AFL Players' Association. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  3. ↑ AFL Players'. "AFL Players' Facebook page". AFL Players' Official site. AFL Players' Association. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  4. ↑ Baldwin, Adam. "22under22 is here". AFL Players' Official site. AFL Players' Association. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  5. ↑ McInerney, Sam. "2013 22under22 Team Announced". AFL Players' Official Website. AFL Players' Association. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  6. ↑ Baldwin, Adam. "2013 22under22 Team" (PDF). AFL Players' Official Website. AFL Players' Association. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  7. ↑ McInerney, Sam. "22under22 team announced". Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  8. ↑ Baldwin, Adam (9 September 2014). "Dyson Heppell named captain of 2014 AFL Players' Association 22Under22 team". Herald Sun.
  9. ↑ Beveridge, Riley (15 September 2015). "Jake Stringer named captain of the AFLPA'S '22under22' team". Fox Sports Australia. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  10. ↑ Waterworth, Ben (13 September 2016). "22under22 team revealed: Marcus Bontempelli named captain, Caleb Daniel misses out". Fox Sports Australia. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  11. ↑ Lauren, Wood (12 September 2017). "Western Bulldogs young gun Marcus Bontempelli named captain of the 2017 22Under22 team". herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  12. ↑ "2018 22under22 team unveiled". AFLPA. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
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