22Under22 is a fan-voted concept that recognises the best 22 players aged 22 and under for the entirety of the season.
The concept was first introduced in 2013 to reward the young players who make an impact on their club and the competition so early in their careers.
After the major success of the male competition, the inaugural AFLW team was announced in 2020 to help celebrate the achievements of the best and brightest stars of the female competition.
How the voting works
– The AFL Players’ Board selects a squad of 40 players
– Fans then have the opportunity to decide the final 22 by voting on the AFLPA website
– The fan whose team is the best match for the final team wins a prize
– Players selected in the final team are presented with 22Under22 jumper
HISTORY
AFL
AFLW
Captains
2020 – Andrew McGrath
2020 – Chloe Molloy (AFLW)
2019 – Harris Andrews
2018 – Marcus Bontempelli
2017 – Marcus Bontempelli
2016 – Marcus Bontempelli
2015 – Jake Stringer
2014 – Dyson Heppell
2013 – Dyson Heppell
2012 (retrospective) – Patrick Dangerfield