2025 AFLW All-Australian Squad Announced
The AFLW All-Australian panel has confirmed the initial 42-player squad for the 2025 All-Australian team, featuring representatives from all 18 clubs across the league.
Veteran Players in Contention
Adelaide Crows' Ebony Marinoff and North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos' Jasmine Garner, both having reached the 100-game milestone this season, are each vying for their eighth All-Australian selection. Garner's teammate Emma Kearney aims to set a record with her ninth All-Australian blazer.
Team Representation and Standouts
- The reigning premiers, North Melbourne Kangaroos, lead with six players named in the squad.
- Brisbane Lions have four players selected.
- Carlton, Fremantle, Geelong Cats, Melbourne, Port Adelaide, and Sydney Swans each have three players in the squad.
Rising Stars and First-Time Nominees
Seventeen players are appearing in the All-Australian squad for the first time, competing for their inaugural team spot. Notable newcomers include Sydney Swans' 2025 Round Two Telstra AFLW Rising Star nominee Zippy Fish and Port Adelaide’s Indy Tahau, who set a new single-season goal record with 25 majors.
Players Eyeing Consecutive Honours
Nine players aim to defend their All-Australian status, among them Geelong Cats forward Aishling Moloney. Additionally, eight Irish players are contending for selection as the league celebrates its tenth season.
"The AFLW All-Australian panel has confirmed the 42-player squad in contention for the 2025 All-Australian team, with all 18 clubs across the competition represented."
Author’s summary: The 2025 AFLW All-Australian squad highlights a blend of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers across all clubs, marking the league's milestone tenth season with strong competition.