Sarah Allan, Anne Hatchard, Ebony Marinoff and Erin Phillips have been recognised for their stellar seasons, named in the 2021 AFLW All-Australian Squad.
The 2021 selection marks the fifth time Marinoff has been named in the extended 40-woman All-Australian squad and the fourth time Allan has made an appearance.
Marinoff is the only Crow to have been named in the squad in every AFLW season.
The 23-year-old averaged 22.9 possessions, landing her in the league’s Top 5 for disposals, and 6.1 tackles.
Midfield dynamo Hatchard impressed on the back of being named Adelaide’s Club Champion in 2020, averaging 19.9 disposals and four marks, while Allan was ever-reliable down back averaging 12.4 disposals, 7.2 intercept possessions and 3 rebound 50s per game.
AFLW stalwart Phillips’ appearance is her first since she was named All-Australian captain in 2019 before an injury-marred 2020 season.
Phillips booted 12 goals in the nine-round season - a career high - averaging 5.2 marks and a League leading 5.6 score involvements per game.
A final team of 21 players including a captain and vice-captain will be announced at the W Awards on Tuesday April 20.
The 2021 AFL Women’s All-Australian Squad was selected by a panel, comprising the following:
Allan, Hatchard, Marinoff and Phillips’ stellar seasons have been recognised
- Nicole Livingstone (Chair, AFL)
- Steve Hocking (AFL)
- Josh Vanderloo (AFL)
- Kelli Underwood (Fox Footy)
- Sarah Black (AFL.com.au)
- Tim Harrington (AFLPA)
- Shelley Ware (media commentator)
- Sharelle McMahon (media commentator)
- Courtney Cramey (former Adelaide Crows AFLW player)
- Melissa Hickey (former Geelong FC and Melbourne AFLW player)
