The All-Australian blazer is a coveted honour to be acknowledged in the best 22 of the season, and 2022 brings up a new opportunity for some first-timers to obtain an AA nod.
Whether they've been unlucky to not make it in the past, or are up and coming and poised to break out this year, here are 10 players who are most likely to become a first-time All-Australian in 2022.
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7. Jayden Short
The slick defender from Richmond is still yet to feature in an All-Australian team despite winning Richmond's best-and-fairest in their premiership year of 2020.
It is unusual to see him not on the All-Australian half-back line due to his booming kick, delivering astounding metres gained numbers and his damaging ability with the foot in defence as well as goals from outside 50.
The 26-year old was unlucky not to win the Norm Smith Medal in 2020, which still deservedly went to Dustin Martin, but Short is in the prime of his career and will continue to push for All-Australian selection.
With Richmond looking to bounce back following a disappointing 2021, Short will look to be one of the key leaders for the Tigers and will have to step up in Bachar Houli's absence.
