Emma Kearney (North Melbourne) has made history tonight as the 2022 AFL Women's All-Australian was unveiled across the country.
Kearney became the first player to be named All-Australian in each season of the competition's six-year history and was also crowned the captain of the 2022 AFL Women's All-Australian team.
The 2022 AFL Women's All-Australian team featured five debutants, including Orla O'Dwyer (Brisbane) – the first AFLW player from Ireland to earn an All-Australian guernsey, and Hayley Miller (Fremantle) – debuting as the Vice-Captain.
Kirsty Lamb (Western Bulldogs), Natalie Grider (Brisbane Lions), and Ashleigh Woodland (Adelaide Crows) also received their maiden All-Australian honour.
Nine teams were represented in this year’s side, with grand finalists Melbourne and Adelaide Crows leading the clubs with four each.
Melbourne captain Daisy Pearce received her third All-Australian blazer – her first since 2018, and Ebony Marinoff (Adelaide Crows) received her fourth.
Seven players retained their spots from the 21 players named in the 2021 AFL Women’s All Australian Team – Sarah Allan (Adelaide Crows), Ruby Schleicher (Collingwood), Emma Kearney (North Melbourne), Ebony Marinoff (Adelaide Crows), Jasmine Garner (North Melbourne), Katie Brennan (Richmond), and Monique Conti (Richmond).
The 2022 AFL Women’s All Australian team:
