Max Gawn earns record ninth All-Australian blazer as captain
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Max Gawn, the Melbourne ruckman, has received a record-breaking ninth All-Australian blazer. He was named captain of the representative side following an impressive individual season. Gawn's teammate Kysaiah Pickett was also selected, highlighting the inclusion of a record five Indigenous players in the squad. This recognition cements Gawn's status as one of the game's greatest ruckmen as the AFL prepares for its next competitive season.
- •Gawn awarded ninth All-Australian blazer on August 25, 2026.
- •He captains the side and highlights Melbourne's strong performance.
- •Fremantle leads the league with five players selected.
- •Kysaiah Pickett joins Gawn in representing Melbourne.
- •A record five Indigenous players are chosen for the representative team.
- 11:13 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Icon of our game’: All-Australian selection lifts ruck great Max Gawn into rarified air
"Melbourne player awarded record-breaking ninth blazer AFL minor premiers Fremantle lead league with five selections Melbourne colossus Max Gawn has underlined his status as the greatest ruckman of the modern era, awarded an unprecedented ninth All-Australian blazer after another brilliant individual season. Gawn was named captain of the representative side, which also featured Demons teammate Kysaiah Pickett among a record five Indigenous players chosen. Continue reading...
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