2025 AFLW All-Australian Squad Announced
The AFLW All-Australian panel has revealed the initial 42-player squad for the 2025 All-Australian team, with representation from all 18 clubs in the league.
Key Players and Milestones
- Ebony Marinoff (Adelaide Crows) and Jasmine Garner (North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos) both reached the 100-game mark this season and are vying for their eighth All-Australian selection.
- Emma Kearney, Garner's teammate, aims to make history by earning her ninth All-Australian blazer.
Team Representation
- The reigning premiers, the Kangaroos, lead with six players in the squad.
- Brisbane Lions have four players selected.
- Carlton, Fremantle, Geelong Cats, Melbourne, Port Adelaide, and Sydney Swans each have three representatives.
New Talent and Rising Stars
Seventeen players are making their All-Australian squad debut this year, competing for their first team selection. Notable rookies include Zippy Fish from the Sydney Swans, a 2025 Round Two Telstra AFLW Rising Star nominee, and Port Adelaide’s Indy Tahau, who set a new record with 25 goals in a season.
Returning Contenders
Nine players are seeking consecutive All-Australian honour rolls, among them Geelong Cats forward Aishling Moloney. She is also one of eight Irish players aiming to make the team in the AFLW's milestone 10th season.
"The Kangaroos lead the squad with six players, showcasing their strength as reigning premiers."
Author’s summary: The 2025 AFLW All-Australian squad blends experienced stars with exciting newcomers, highlighting a competitive league entering its milestone season.