Four of the past five years have seen at least 11 first-time All-Australians named in the respective sides, leading to an average of 10.6 newly-tailored blazers each season since 2021.
Half of last year's lineup were first-time All-Australians, equal to the 2021 crop, while 2022 and 2023 managed a dozen fresh faces, compared to the lowly seven in 2024.
Heading toward the 2026 season, we've looked at EIGHT potential first-time All-Australians...
Finn Callaghan
Another young Giants star who will be critical in the club's bid for a maiden premiership.
Callaghan was one of four Giants named in the All-Australian squad last year, and was the second youngest player of the 44 selected.
With his explosive, match-winning capabilities and a supporting cast that will include Tom Green and Clayton Oliver, you can expect Callaghan to be contending for a blazer once more in 2026.
Tristan Xerri
The ruck spot will be hotly contested in 2026, with Max Gawn's reign to come to an end eventually... right?
Only three rucks were selected in the squad of 44 last year, with Brodie Grundy and Luke Jackson joining Gawn in being picked ahead of Xerri.
Jackson wouldn't look out of place on this list, but his prospects of securing the ruck spot are hindered, given his wide-ranging role for the Dockers as a midfielder and forward asset.
Gawn, and Grundy, could be set to pass the baton to the next batch of big men, and Xerri looks to be at the front of the queue.
