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The '''22 Under 22 team''' (stylised as '''22under22''') is an honorary representative [[Australian rules football]] team created by the [[AFL Players' Association]] that seeks to recognise the best young talent in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL) competition each year.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rynne|first=Nick|title=Here are 22 reasons future is bright|url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/18924858/here-are-22-reasons-future-is-bright/|work=The West Australian|publisher=The West Australian|accessdate=18 September 2013}}</ref> To be eligible for selection, players must be aged 22 or under for the entire AFL season (including finals). An initial squad of 40 is selected by the AFL Players' Board, before fans select a final team of 22 by voting via social media.<ref>{{cite web|last=Baldwin|first=Adam|title=22under22 is here|url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/22under22-needs-you/|work=AFL Players' Official Website|publisher=AFL Players' Association|accessdate=18 September 2013}}</ref> |
The '''22 Under 22 team''' (stylised as '''22under22''') is an honorary representative [[Australian rules football]] team created by the [[AFL Players' Association]] that seeks to recognise the best young talent in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL) competition each year.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rynne|first=Nick|title=Here are 22 reasons future is bright|url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/18924858/here-are-22-reasons-future-is-bright/|work=The West Australian|publisher=The West Australian|accessdate=18 September 2013}}</ref> To be eligible for selection, players must be aged 22 or under for the entire AFL season (including finals). An initial squad of 40 is selected by the AFL Players' Board, before fans select a final team of 22 by voting via social media.<ref>{{cite web|last=Baldwin|first=Adam|title=22under22 is here|url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/22under22-needs-you/|work=AFL Players' Official Website|publisher=AFL Players' Association|accessdate=18 September 2013}}</ref> |
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== 2014 team == |
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The 2014 22 Under 22 team was announced at the 2014 AFL Players' [[Leigh Matthews Trophy|MVP Awards]] on September 9. {{AFL Ess}} midfielder [[Dyson Heppell]] was named as the side's captain for the second year in a row, with {{AFL Haw}} forward [[Jack Gunston]] selected as the vice-captain.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/dyson-heppell-named-captain-of-2014-afl-players-association-22under22-team/story-fni5f22o-1227052758654|title=Dyson Heppell named captain of 2014 AFL Players’ Association 22Under22 team|newspaper=[[Herald Sun]]|first=Adam|last=Baldwin|date=9 September 2014}}</ref> |
The 2014 22 Under 22 team was announced at the 2014 AFL Players' [[Leigh Matthews Trophy|MVP Awards]] on September 9. {{AFL Ess}} midfielder [[Dyson Heppell]] was named as the side's captain for the second year in a row, with {{AFL Haw}} forward [[Jack Gunston]] selected as the vice-captain.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/dyson-heppell-named-captain-of-2014-afl-players-association-22under22-team/story-fni5f22o-1227052758654|title=Dyson Heppell named captain of 2014 AFL Players’ Association 22Under22 team|newspaper=[[Herald Sun]]|first=Adam|last=Baldwin|date=9 September 2014}}</ref> |
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== 2013 team == |
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The inaugural 22 Under 22 team was announced at the 2013 "Be the Influence" AFL Players' [[Leigh Matthews Trophy|MVP Awards]] on September 10.<ref>{{cite web|last=McInerney|first=Sam|title=2013 22under22 Team Announced|url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/2013-22under22-team-announced/#.UjkvfcanpbQ|work=AFL Players' Official Website|publisher=AFL Players' Association|accessdate=18 September 2013}}</ref> [[Essendon Football Club|Essendon]] midfielder [[Dyson Heppell]] was named as the side's captain, with [[North Melbourne Football Club|North Melbourne]]'s [[Jack Ziebell]] selected as the vice-captain.<ref>{{cite web|last=Baldwin|first=Adam|title=2013 22under22 Team|url=http://www.aflpa.com.au/images/uploads/2013_22under22_team.pdf|work=AFL Players' Official Website|publisher=AFL Players' Association|accessdate=18 September 2013}}</ref> |
The inaugural 22 Under 22 team was announced at the 2013 "Be the Influence" AFL Players' [[Leigh Matthews Trophy|MVP Awards]] on September 10.<ref>{{cite web|last=McInerney|first=Sam|title=2013 22under22 Team Announced|url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/2013-22under22-team-announced/#.UjkvfcanpbQ|work=AFL Players' Official Website|publisher=AFL Players' Association|accessdate=18 September 2013}}</ref> [[Essendon Football Club|Essendon]] midfielder [[Dyson Heppell]] was named as the side's captain, with [[North Melbourne Football Club|North Melbourne]]'s [[Jack Ziebell]] selected as the vice-captain.<ref>{{cite web|last=Baldwin|first=Adam|title=2013 22under22 Team|url=http://www.aflpa.com.au/images/uploads/2013_22under22_team.pdf|work=AFL Players' Official Website|publisher=AFL Players' Association|accessdate=18 September 2013}}</ref> |
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The 22 Under 22 team (stylised as 22under22) is an honorary representative Australian rules football team created by the AFL Players' Association that seeks to recognise the best young talent in the Australian Football League (AFL) competition each year.[1] To be eligible for selection, players must be aged 22 or under for the entire AFL season (including finals). An initial squad of 40 is selected by the AFL Players' Board, before fans select a final team of 22 by voting via social media.[2]
2014 team
The 2014 22 Under 22 team was announced at the 2014 AFL Players' MVP Awards on September 9. Essendon midfielder Dyson Heppell was named as the side's captain for the second year in a row, with Hawthorn forward Jack Gunston selected as the vice-captain.[3]
Gold Coast had the most players represented in the side, for the second year in a row, with six representatives – Harley Bennell, Kade Kolodjashnij, Steven May, Trent McKenzie, Dion Prestia, and David Swallow.
2013 team
The inaugural 22 Under 22 team was announced at the 2013 "Be the Influence" AFL Players' MVP Awards on September 10.[4] Essendon midfielder Dyson Heppell was named as the side's captain, with North Melbourne's Jack Ziebell selected as the vice-captain.[5]
Gold Coast had the most players selected of any club, with five Suns being picked in the final team – Jaeger O'Meara, Dion Prestia, Rory Thompson, Tom Nicholls and Trent McKenzie.
Rather than being awarded a medal or trophy, each player selected was presented with a New Era 22 Under 22 cap, designed by former North Melbourne player Daniel Pratt.[6]
Selection process
The 22 Under 22 team is the only AFL award decided by fans. Supporters were asked to pick their best teams via Facebook, or vote for individual players via Twitter.
The concept proved to be popular amongst AFL players, with many high-profile footballers voting and sharing their teams on social media.[7] Current stars Gary Ablett, Drew Petrie, Brad Sewell, Luke Ball, Andrew Swallow and Isaac Smith all selected sides, as did former players Cameron Mooney, Daniel Harford and Warwick Capper.
Several AFL journalists, including Mick Warner and Warwick Green, also voted and shared their teams.
Retrospective 2012 team
In the lead-up to the first 22 Under 22 team being announced, the AFL Players' Association selected a retrospective side from the 2012 season. Adelaide's Patrick Dangerfield was named captain, while young stars Trent Cotchin, Dayne Beams and Nic Naitanui were amongst those selected.[8]
References
- ^ Rynne, Nick. "Here are 22 reasons future is bright". The West Australian. The West Australian. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ Baldwin, Adam. "22under22 is here". AFL Players' Official Website. AFL Players' Association. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ Baldwin, Adam (9 September 2014). "Dyson Heppell named captain of 2014 AFL Players' Association 22Under22 team". Herald Sun.
- ^ McInerney, Sam. "2013 22under22 Team Announced". AFL Players' Official Website. AFL Players' Association. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ Baldwin, Adam. "2013 22under22 Team" (PDF). AFL Players' Official Website. AFL Players' Association. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ McInerney, Sam. "22under22 team announced". Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ AFL Players'. "AFL Players' Facebook page". AFL Players' Official site. AFL Players' Association. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ Baldwin, Adam. "22under22 is here". AFL Players' Official site. AFL Players' Association. Retrieved 18 September 2013.