2016 All-Australian team

The 2016 Virgin Australia All-Australian team represents the best performed Australian Football League players during the 2016 [AFL season|2016 season]. It was announced on 1 September as a complete Australian rules football team of 22 players. The team is honorary and does not play any games.

Selection panel

The selection panel for the 2016 All-Australian team consisted of chairman Gillon McLachlan, Kevin Bartlett, Luke Darcy, Mark Evans, Danny Frawley, Glen Jakovich, Cameron Ling, Matthew Richardson and Warren Tredrea.

Team

Initial squad

The initial 40-man squad was announced on 29 August. Adelaide had the most nominations with six, while cross-town rivals and both had five nominations each. The two worst-performed teams during the season, and the, were the only clubs not to receive a nomination.

Club	Total	Player
	6	Eddie Betts, Josh Jenkins, Rory Laird, Tom Lynch, Rory Sloane, Daniel Talia
	0
	2	Sam Docherty, Kade Simpson
	2	Scott Pendlebury, Adam Treloar
	0
	1	Lachie Neale
	3	Patrick Dangerfield, Corey Enright, Joel Selwood
	1	Tom Lynch
	5	Stephen Coniglio, Toby Greene, Tom Scully, Heath Shaw, Callan Ward
	3	Jack Gunston, Sam Mitchell, Cyril Rioli
	1	Max Gawn
	1	Robbie Tarrant
	1	Jasper Pittard
	2	Dustin Martin, Alex Rance
	1	Jack Steven
	5	Lance Franklin, Dan Hannebery, Josh Kennedy, Luke Parker, Dane Rampe
	4	Andrew Gaff, Josh Kennedy, Jeremy McGovern, Luke Shuey
	2	Marcus Bontempelli, Matthew Boyd

Final team

Minor premiers Sydney had the most selections with five. captain Joel Selwood was announced as the All-Australian captain, with Adelaide midfielder Rory Sloane announced as the vice-captain. The team saw nine players selected in an All-Australian side for the first time in their careers.
Note: the position of coach in the All-Australian team is traditionally awarded to the coach of the premiership team.