With six rounds of AFL action settled, it's time to commence our Rolling All-Australian series for 2025.

Zero Hanger will name a continued All-Australian side after every six rounds of the season, with the next side to be named after Round 12, highlighting the changes since the last side was named.

This week's side is the first of the season, reflecting on the form of players from the first half-dozen rounds to settle on a side.

We've named a 23-man team, including a sub on the interchange who doesn't need to have held the sub role this year, as well as some players who are stiff to miss out on a selection.

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1. Defenders

A few familiar faces could add another blazer to their list of accolades, with past All-Australian selections Jacob Weitering, Darcy Moore, Jack Sinclair and Sam Taylor sure to be in the conversation at this point of the season.

Weitering has again been a rock-solid asset for Michael Voss despite the Blues' early woes, having failed to lose any of his 10 one-on-one contests to start the season.

Moore has found similar success as a rejuvenated defender in 2025, returning to the form that saw him earn All-Australian honours in 2020 and 2023.

Taylor could have another blazer or two to add to his maiden selection from 2022, with injuries limiting his campaigns in recent years. His start to the current season has been at the level many have come to expect from the GWS backman, who has only lost one of his 19 contested one-on-ones in 2025.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Darcy Moore of the Magpies handballs whilst being tackled by Tom McDonald of the Demons during the AFL First Qualifying Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 07, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Sinclair, a two-time All-Australian, has been a star for the Saints through some of their eye-catching performances, with teammate Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera an equally likely chance to be in the AA conversation after six rounds.

Taylor's teammate Lachie Ash is another worth noting, with the former top five pick enjoying a career-best campaign, with teammate Lachie Whitfield also at his best.

Richmond champion Nick Vlastuin could be considered, with a dominant Round 6 showing against the Suns one of the premier performances of the year, while Port Adelaide skipper Connor Rozee has flourished in his new role at half-back.

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