The2013All-Australian team represents the best performedAustralian Football League (AFL) players during the2013 season. It was announced on 16 September as a completeAustralian rules football team of 22 players.[1] The team is honorary and does not play any games.
The selection panel for the 2013 All-Australian team consisted of chairmanAndrew Demetriou, Mark Evans,Kevin Bartlett,Luke Darcy,Danny Frawley,Glen Jakovich,Mark Ricciuto andCameron Ling.
At the conclusion of the 2013 AFL home and away season, a provisional squad of 40 players was chosen. The most controversial omissions wereTom Liberatore, who led the league for clearances,Steve Johnson andPearce Hanley, as well as no selections from finalistsRichmond orCarlton.[2] 25 players in the squad had not previously been selected in an All-Australian team.[3]
Geelong had the most selections, with four players. Geelong captainJoel Selwood was announced as the All-Australian captain andGold Coast starGary Ablett Jr. was announced as vice-captain.
Note: the position of coach in the All-Australian team is traditionally awarded to the coach of the premiership team.
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