As the home-and-away season comes to a close this weekend, we take a look at which Cats are in contention for a place in this year’s All Australian team.
Gary Ablett (eight-time All Australian)
Started like a house on fire with 26 goals in the first 13 matches but has managed just four majors from seven games since. An average of 20 disposals a game makes him a squad contender.
Mark Blicavs
Part of the squad last year, Blicavs has been responsible for locking down some of the biggest forwards in the game this season. Spending the past fortnight in the ruck shouldn't hurt his chances.
Patrick Dangerfield (six-time All Australian)
Has seven best-on-grounds to sit one vote behind Patrick Cripps in the AFL.com.au Brownlow Predictor.
Mitch Duncan
Has collected some big numbers since the bye and only been below 20 disposals on two occasions this year. Would be on the fringe of the 40-man squad.
Tom Hawkins (One-time All Australian)
Sits equal-fourth in the race for the Coleman Medal so would need a big final match against Carlton to get his name back up in lights. Has the equal-most score involvements in the competition with Bulldog Marcus Bontempelli.
Tim Kelly
Behind only Bontempelli on the AFL Coaches Association Player of the Year Award, the damaging midfielder has a serious case for a berth in the starting 18.
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Tom Stewart (One-time All Australian)
Has continued his rise from local footballer to star defender in the space of three years. Has increased his output from his maiden All Australian year last season.
