Pies star eyes rare feat; Flag favourites’ statement as All-Aus squad revealed

The AFLW All-Australian squad of 42 has been released, with premiership favourites Brisbane Lions leading all-comers with six players.

Captain Breanna Koenen and leading goalkicker for 2022 Jesse Wardlaw are among those named, while four other finalists have four representatives each in the squad.

Hawthorn, Sydney and Port Adelaide did not have any players who featured in the squad.

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While there are 17 first-time representatives, North Melbourne’s Emma Kearney has the chance to be selected in the final team for the seventh straight season, while Melbourne’s Karen Paxman is aiming for a sixth selection.

Collingwood star Chloe Molloy has continued to showcase her incredible versatility, being considered for a midfield spot after already being in the squad as both a defender and forward in recent seasons.

The final team of 21 players – including a captain and vice-captain – will be announced at the W Awards on Tuesday 22 November.

CLUB-BY-CLUB SELECTIONS

ADELAIDE CROWS

Anne Hatchard

Chelsea Biddell

Chelsea Randall

Ebony Marinoff

BRISBANE LIONS

Ally Anderson

Breanna Koenen

Greta Bodey

Jesse Wardlaw

Natalie Grider

Tahlia Hickie

CARLTON

Breann Moody

Mua Laloifi

Chloe Molloy

Jordyn Allen

Lauren Butler

ESSENDON

Bonnie Toogood

Maddy Prespakis

FREMANTLE

Kiara Bowers

GEELONG CATS

Amy McDonald

Chloe Scheer

Georgie Prespakis

Meghan McDonald

GOLD COAST SUNS

Charlie Rowbottom

Vivien Saad

GWS GIANTS

Alyce Parker

MELBOURNE

Karen Paxman

Kate Hore

Olivia Purcell

Tayla Harris

NORTH MELBOURNE

Emma Kearney

Jasmine Garner

Jenna Bruton

RICHMOND

Courtney Wakefield

Eilish Sheerin

Ellie McKenzie

Monique Conti

ST KILDA

Bianca Jacobsson

Kate Shierlaw

WEST COAST EAGLES

Emma Swanson

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Alice Edmonds

Ellie Blackburn

Katie Lynch