2018 All Australian Squad.

[The Pie Man]

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Genuinely shocked when I thought this stupid league and anything connected to it couldn’t do that anymore.

A complete ****ing joke Macrae missed that team

[NoseBleed]

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It would be great if Jacko made the final cut, unfortunately it's likely he won't. He just doesn't generate the hype others do, even though his numbers and influence on games is outstanding.

Well Played Sir.

#yakiddingmeafl

[Hotdog60]

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He didn't even make the poll :-

Who should be the most upset by their All Australian squad snub?

[Go_Dogs]

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This just proves how much more knowledgeable the selectors are than the general public. They see the game differently to us, and identify the truly elite and deserving players...which we are incapable of doing. At least, that’s what it smells like.

It’s BS.

[Grantysghost]

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I know this won't happen, but part of me would like a response from the club on behalf of the 45,000 members regarding Jack's ommission. I generally treat these squads quite pragmatically, aware that you can't fit everyone in and there will be debate about who missed . However in this instance it really does defy logic that a player that the coaches voted better than Dustin Martin in a side that struggled is overlooked. Wishful thinking I know.

[Bulldog Joe]

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Once again it proves that having media people vote for any award is simple to appease the media people.

The so called big clubs always get more than they deserve in any recognition as it generates more copy/click bait.

[Topdog]

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I'm genuinely surprised that people are surprised about this

[Bornadog]

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I'm genuinely surprised that people are surprised about this

I think we all expected it knowing who the judges are, just like the rising star award.

Jack was in the top 5 of the coaches awards. We will see how the umpires rated him.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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AA has long been rubbish.

Rance AA FB? Laughable. Arguably wouldn't have him in the top 5 this year.

Martin AA mid? Nowhere near it.

It's always been about reputation/hype not output.

[Missing-Dog]

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The Football Media covering itself in glory once again.

[The Underdog]

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He didn't even make the poll :-

Who should be the most upset by their All Australian squad snub?

Think that was from the initial squad of 40, not the final 22.

[Twodogs]

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I think I am on my own, but I don't rate Rance as highly as others. He is in the Silvani mold, scraggs, wrestles, dives and gets away with it.

I've never rated Rance. Ever since that game he spent more time arguing with dickheads in the crowd than minding his opponent I've wondered how people rate him when it's so easy to distract him. I reckon one word about that pretend religion he's involved in would do it.

Cotchin too

Yep. And he's got a Brownlow. It makes me laugh when people say that Watson was an undeserving Brownlow medalist because when they reawarded it TRENT *!*!*!*!ING COTCHIN GOT ONE!!!!!! They want to talk about dud Brownlow medalists, we may as well give it back to Jobe.

He's got this year's "was anointed in about round 12 as an AA candidate so better include him to not make the experts look stupid" spot.

Usually it goes to a backup ruckman but there's two good ones this year so lucky Mark I guess.

Mark *!*!*!*!ing Biclavs.

[mjp]

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AA? Whatever.

Personally I hope Jackson takes it as a personal affront and plays every day next year with an AA-sized chip on his shoulder.

To be fair though, we were terrible all year and I have an opinion that the best teams SHOULD be over-represented...after all, there is a reason they are the BEST teams. If Sidebottom took Macrae's spot - which I think he did - well, Collingwood had a great year and finished top 4 - that only happened on the back of good performances by their players. You could argue I suppose that Cripps took his spot (and that would be an argument) but I think the whole 'Crippsy is toiling away, playing a lone hand in a helpless situation' narrative made it 100% he would be in...breaking the records for contested ball wins and centre clearances didnt hurt.

Macrae was amazing this year - but there seems a genuine acknowledgement that he was unlucky to miss...so a good 2019 supported by improved on field team results will basically guarantee him selection next year...

[EasternWest]

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Yep. And he's got a Brownlow. It makes me laugh when people say that Watson was an undeserving Brownlow medalist because when they reawarded it TRENT *!*!*!*!ING COTCHIN GOT ONE!!!!!! They want to talk about dud Brownlow medalists.

Cotchin is a gun.

[FrediKanoute]

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Wouldn't it be funny if he wins the Brownlow?