The 2011 All‑Australian team is an honorary selection of the Australian Football League (AFL) that recognises the best performing players from the 2011 AFL season. The team consists of 22 players positioned according to traditional Australian rules football roles (defenders, midfielders, forwards, and interchange) and includes a designated coach. It is announced annually after the conclusion of the AFL finals series.
Selection process
A panel of AFL officials, former players, and media representatives evaluates player performances throughout the home‑and‑away season and the finals. The panel formulates an initial 40‑player squad, which is subsequently reduced to the final 22‑member team. The selection is intended to reflect the most outstanding contributors at each position, irrespective of club affiliation.
Announcement
The final 2011 All‑Australian team was publicly announced in late September 2011, following the conclusion of the 2011 AFL Grand Final.
Significance
Being named in the All‑Australian team is regarded as one of the highest individual honours in Australian rules football. Selections are recorded in AFL historical records and are frequently referenced in discussions of player achievement and legacy.
Team composition
The 2011 team comprised 22 players drawn from various AFL clubs, with a coach appointed from among the league’s senior coaches. Specific player names and the appointed coach are part of the official AFL record for that year.
Historical context
The All‑Australian team concept originated in 1947 and has been presented after each AFL season since the league’s national expansion. The 2011 selection continued the tradition of recognising elite performance across the competition.
