Who would pick up a coveted AFL All-Australian blazer if our three footy writers, Jake Michaels, Matt Walsh, and Jarryd Barca had their way? The trio will update the below team after each round of the 2026 season.
ESPN's rolling All-Australian team for 2026 (post Round 21)
FB: Jarman Impey (HAW), Harris Andrew (BRIS), James Sicily (HAW)
HB: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK), Callum Wilkie (STK), Nick Blakey (SYD)
C: Bailey Smith (GEE), Marcus Bontempelli (WB), Ollie Dempsey (GEE)
HF: Isaac Heeney (SYD), Josh Treacy (FRE), Kysaiah Pickett (MEL)
FF: Charlie Curnow (SYD), Ben King (GC), Nick Watson (HAW)
R: Max Gawn (MEL), Nick Daicos (COL), Will Ashcroft (BRIS)
I/C: Luke Jackson (FRE), Clayton Oliver (GWS), Harry Sheezel (NM), Jordan Dawson (ADE), Shai Bolton (FRE)
Coach: Justin Longmuir (FRE)
Rolling All-Australian summary:
We've made three changes to the team following Round 21, with a bit of a reshuffle as well. Headlining the inclusions is Geelong gun Ollie Dempsey who slots into a wing position at the expense of Jordan Dawson, who drops to the bench through no fault of his own. Joining Dempsey into the lineup is Hawks runner Jarman Impey who has forced his way in following a string of brilliant performances in Sam Mitchell's backline. We also couldn't ignore Will Ashcroft any longer -- he hans't dropped below 30 disposals in seven weeks and has kicked nine goals in that stretch.
Making way is injured pair Max Holmes and Zak Butters, along with Wayne Milera who is still a chance should he finish the season strongly.
There are plenty of others still in consideration, including Chad Warner who is coming home like a steam train, and Aliir Aliir who has taken more intercept marks than anyone else this season.
IN THE MIX:
Aliir Aliir
Tom McCartin
Sam Collins
Lachie Ash
Wayne Milera
Patrick Cripps
Jai Newcombe
Chad Warner
Harley Reid
Jason Horne-Francis
Lachie Neale
Charlie Cameron
Mitch Georgiades
Murphy Reid
Kai Lohmann
Jack Gunston
Jye Amiss
Logan Morris
Brodie Grundy