The backlash came faster and faster when the AFL All-Australian 2020 squad announcement broke, plunging fans into crisis
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The AFL All-Australian 2020 squad saw 12 new players earn a spot on the squad, but once again suffered heavy fire
Fans watching the proceedings couldn’t bite their tongue as several star players missed a spot among the 22 players
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Fans of the teams lamented that their own players were being left behind, but one position in particular sparked a backlash within the football community
As has been the case over the years for the All-Australian squad, if you’re a big star you’re likely to land a spot in the camp even if he’s in a position you’re playing in. rarely, if ever
Despite the all-Australian 40-man squad with a star winger, the two players who won the squad spots were Geelong’s Cam Guthrie and Western Bulldogs’ Jack Macrae Players who have played a total of 21% of playing time in this role
In front of goal, it was just as confusing with the name of Richmond skipper Dustin Martin and Western Bulldogs Marcus Bontempelli, ahead of star forwards like Dan Butler of St Kilda and Tom Papley of Sydney
I’m disappointed with the All-Australian selectors The wingers role in today’s game is such a specialized position, but they fail to recognize the & discipline and the disinterested nature that comes with the role Why players should like eg Gaff, Menegola or McCluggage are overlooked?
No need to be an elite winger or a small forward, you will be ignored for the ‘big names’ If you can’t get into the big names, don’t fit them in I’m absolutely amazed at some of the omissions, especially in the front row As a football community we would expect better https: // tco / 8haMfbwvDk
The full six threw up some social media chaos with puzzled fans, some defenders failed to earn a place in the starting squad
Many thought Carlton’s Jacob Weitering was a spearhead for securing a sixth start spot while Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard and Bulldogs’ Caleb Daniel were to be named
A bit more confusion in midfield with two players who rarely played on the wing being named to wing positions
Geelong’s Cam Guthrie edged out teammate and star winger Sam Menegola Melbourne’s Christian Petracca deserves a side spot, but many thought he would have been in the attacking line His midfielder appointment left many behind of people wondering what Jack Steele of St Kilda should do in 2020
At least Cam Guthrie has played 17% of the wings this year Jack Macrae was at 4% 🧐 by @championdata #allaustralian
It’s no surprise that Brisbane Lions superstar Lachie Neale took home the award in what is set to be the first in a long streak in 2020
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