Every year the AFL's All-Australian team attracts dispute and resistance as surprises emerge and oversights occur. This year was no different.
was incredibly unlucky to miss out on selection. The two-time premiership-winning star could have topped the table had he played a full season, rather than just 18 games.Witts was in the driver's seat at the halfway point of the season, but after taking his foot off the pedal during the back-end of the season, there wasn't enough room for two pure rucks.He was classed in the top five players for disposals, clearances, contested possessions, tackles and ranking points.
However, as shown through past captains including Patrick Dangerfield, Lance Franklin and Alex Rance, the title can be given to recognise a player's contribution to the game. "I don't think I've actually ever been captain of a football side before, so to be standing alongside some of the best players of our generation is pretty cool," Hawkins said.For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by
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