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The superstar has again hit out as he continues to celebrate the Lions’ premiership.
superstar Will Ashcroft has taken another swipe at All-Australian selectors as he continues to celebrate the Lions’ incredible three-peat.as he inspired the Lions to a stunning seven-point victory over Fremantle.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app:But despite now boasting three premiership medals, two Norm Smith Medals and two Gary Ayres Medals as the best player in the finals, Ashcroft is still bemused over being snubbed in the All-Australian team. On Wednesday, Ashcroft posted an AI image of himself celebrating the premiership with a blazer over his shoulders, alongside brother Levi and Lachie Neale. He also added: “Stay mad” with two clown emojis at the bottom.
Ashcroft, 22, enjoyed a standout season and was clearly among the unluckiest to miss out on selection in the All-Australian team after making the squad. He was particularly dominant in the second half of the season, averaging over 30 touches a game, which culminated in his epic finals series. It’s not the first time Ashcroft has taken a swipe at the All-Australian selectors.of NBA figures with bemused, incredulous and determined expressions on their faces.
“Obviously there is plenty of motivation going into a grand final outside of that, but yeah that was probably something that I had a bit of fun on Instagram with,” he said. “It was probably sitting in the back of my mind, I was pretty pissed off I didn’t make that team and I just used that as a bit of fuel, but you don’t need too much when you’re going for a three-peat.
” Ashcroft has been very active on social media since the Lions won the premiership, posting numerous celebration photos. He also had a cheeky dig at Wharfie Time in one of his posts by attaching the AC/DC song Hells Bells in a photo of himself with legendary coach Leigh Matthews.
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