Two Collingwood players have been selected in the initial 40-man All Australian squad, with Jeremy Howe and Adam Treloar earning their first nominations after outstanding seasons.
After joining Collingwood in 2016, Howe has been recognised for his breakout season in defence.
The 27-year-old played 21 games this season, averaging a career-best 22 disposals and nine marks.
Often known for his spectacular aerial abilities, Howe solidified his defensive prowess with the Magpies this season and showed his importance to the back six. Howe was added to Collingwood’s leadership group midway through the season.
Joining Howe in the 40-man squad is 24-year-old Treloar, who starred in the middle in his second season with the Pies
The former Giant averaged 30 disposals, six tackles and five clearances. He also kicked 13 goals from 21 games.
Both Howe and Treloar are two of 26 players around the league who have been nominated for a potential first-ever All-Australian selection, as announced by the AFL on Monday morning.
The final team of 22 will be named later this week on Wednesday, August 30.
The 40-man All Australian squad:
Adelaide: Eddie Betts, Matt Crouch, Sam Jacobs, Rory Laird, Jake Lever, Tom Lynch, Rory Sloane, Taylor Walker
Brisbane: Dayne Zorko
Carlton: Sam Docherty, Matthew Kreuzer
Collingwood: Jeremy Howe, Adam Treloar
Essendon: Joe Daniher, Michael Hurley, Zach Merrett
Geelong: Patrick Dangerfield, Joel Selwood
GWS Giants: Toby Greene, Josh Kelly, Tom Scully, Dylan Shiel
Hawthorn: Tom Mitchell
Melbourne: Jeff Garlett, Michael Hibberd, Neville Jetta
North Melbourne: Ben Brown
Port Adelaide: Robbie Gray, Tom Jonas, Paddy Ryder
Richmond: Dustin Martin, Alex Rance
St Kilda: Dylan Roberton, Seb Ross
Sydney: Lance Franklin, Josh Kennedy
West Coast: Josh Kennedy, Jeremy McGovern, Elliot Yeo
Western Bulldogs: Marcus Bontempelli
HOWE IN 2017:
- 21 games
- Averaged 22 disposals, nine marks + four rebound 50s a game
- 181 marks (second in the AFL)
- Elevated to Collingwood's leadership group
- Two incredible marks against Melbourne
- First All-Australian nomination
TRELOAR IN 2017:
- 21 games
- Averaged 30 disposals, six tackles and five clearances a game
- 353 handballs (fifth in the AFL)
- 133 tackles (equal tenth in the AFL)
- 13 goals
- First All-Australian nomination
Jeremy Howe enjoyed a breakout season with the Magpies in 2017. Image: AFL Photos.
Treloar was one of the standout performers for the Magpies this season in the midfield. Image: AFL Photos.
Two Pies make All Australian 40-man squad
Two Collingwood players have been selected in the initial 40-man All Australian squad, as announced by the AFL on Monday morning.
