Western Bulldogs trio Marcus Bontempelli, Adam Treloar and Bailey Dale have been recognised in the 2024 AFL All Australian squad.

Bontempelli has been one of the Bulldogs’ most consistent players this season, averaging 26.1 disposals, 13.8 contested possessions, 6.4 clearances and 5.7 inside 50s.

He has also contributed 31 goals (equal career-best) from his 23 matches.

Treloar has enjoyed a prolific campaign in his 13th season at the level, averaging 31.7 touches, 5.8 clearances, 4.8 tackles and 4.5 inside 50s. 

He finished the home-and-away season ranked first across the league for average disposals.

Dale’s impact has also been felt in the red, white and blue, averaging 25 disposals at 80.4% efficiency along with 4.8 rebound 50s and 6.2 marks.

The 28-year-old defender also registered a career-high average of 496.4 metres gained.

If the trio are selected in the final team, it would mark Bontempelli’s sixth All Australian blazer (2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023), second nod for Dale (2021) and a maiden inclusion for Treloar.

The squad will be trimmed to a team of 22 on Thursday night, to be announced as part of the 2024 AFL Awards broadcast on Fox Footy.

The official 2024 All-Australian selection panel comprises of: Andrew Dillon (Chair), Eddie Betts, Jude Bolton, Nathan Buckley, Kane Cornes, Glen Jakovich, Matthew Pavlich, Laura Kane, Abbey Holmes and Josh Mahoney.

Marcus Bontempelli, Western Bulldogs

  • 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 All Australian.
  • Squad Member 2022. 
  • 23 matches this season, 31 goals, 20 behinds.
  • Averages 26.1 disposals, 67.7% disposal efficiency, 13.8 contested possessions, 6.4 clearances, 2.8 centre clearances, 5.5 tackles, 8.3 score involvements and 5.7 inside 50s.

Bailey Dale, Western Bulldogs

  • 2021 All Australian.
  • 23 matches this season, 5 goals, 7 behinds.
  • Averages 25.0 disposals, 80.4% disposal efficiency, 6.2 marks, 1.1 intercept marks, 1.2 spoils and 4.8 rebound 50s.

Adam Treloar, Western Bulldogs

  • Never Previously All Australian.
  • Squad Member 2016, 2017, 2019.
  • 22 matches this season, 15 goals, 6 behinds.
  • Averages 31.7 disposals, 72.0% disposal efficiency, 11.9 contested possessions, 5.8 clearances, 2.0 centre clearances, 4.8 tackles, 7.2 score involvements and 4.5 inside 50s.