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 mid-year All-Australian team for 2026 (post Round 14)
FB: Wayne Milera (ADE), Harris Andrew (BRIS), James Sicily (HAW)
HB: Max Holmes (GEE), Tom McCartin (SYD), Nick Blakey (SYD)
C: Bailey Smith (GEE), Marcus Bontempelli (WB), Jordan Dawson (ADE)
HF: Isaac Heeney (SYD), Jack Gunston (HAW), Kysaiah Pickett (MEL)
FF: Jeremy Cameron (GEE), Ben King (GC), Nick Watson (HAW)
R: Luke Jackson (FRE), Nick Daicos (COL), Zak Butters (PA)
I/C: Charlie Cameron (GC), Lachie Neale (BL), Shai Bolton (FRE), Christian Petracca (GC), Josh Treacy (FRE)
Coach: Justin Longmuir (FRE)
Mid-year All-Australian summary:
With the bye weeks in full swing, we're a little retiscent to make too many changes to our rolling All-Australian squad for season 2026.
In fact, the squad remains unchnaged from last week ,with just a few additions to the 'in the mix' squad. Jarman Impey has had a stellar season for the Hawks, and Liam Ryan's form has been hot. While he might not be likely to take anyone's spot in the short term, we'll keep an eye on the medium term.
Keep an eye on Tom McCartin, if he doesn't return from concussion soon, his spot may be claimed -- Aliir Aliir was the last man out and could be the first man back in.
IN THE MIX:
Tom Barrass
Aliir Aliir
Callum Wilkie
Sam Collins
Alex Pearce
Jarman Impey
John Noble
Lachie Ash
Tom Stewart
Harry Sheezel
Patrick Cripps
Clayton Oliver
Harley Reid
Jason Horne-Francis
Jai Newcombe
Luke Davies-Uniacke
Mitch Georgiades
Murphy Reid
Liam Ryan
Brodie Grundy
Max Gawn