FREMANTLE captain Matthew Pavlich and Hawthorn onballer Sam Mitchell are stunning non-selections in the Four'N Twenty AFL All-Australian team.

Standout Adelaide ruckman Sam Jacobs also missed selection behind West Coast duo Dean Cox and Nic Naitanui.

All made the initial squad of 40 but are the most notable exclusions from the final team of 22 named on Monday night in Melbourne.

Pavlich was a key to Fremantle's revival this season, overcoming hip and Achilles tendon problems to kick 62 goals in 21 home-and-away games.

The skipper revealed earlier on Monday that he had not received an invitation for the All-Australian dinner, but said it did not concern him.

"Individual awards aren't what I play footy for, it's about the team success," Pavlich said.

"I'm sure externally there might be some comments about it, but I'm just looking forward to having a break and getting ready for next year."

All-Australian selector Luke Darcy said one issue was that Pavlich spent a lot of time in the midfield at the start of the season.

Mitchell also played 21 games and was pivotal as the Hawks won the minor premiership.

Richmond forward Jack Riewoldt, who won the Coleman Medal, was among the players unlucky to be overlooked.

A number of AFL players took to Twitter to give their thoughts on the All Australian team with the non-selections of Jacobs, Mitchell and Pavlich drawing plenty of interest.