Western Bulldogs co-captain Ellie Blackburn and midfielder Monique Conti have been named in the 2019 Virgin Australia AFLW All-Australian Squad.
Making her third consecutive appearance in the All-Australian Squad, Blackburn enjoyed another outstanding year in the red, white and blue where she averaged 17.3 disposals and 3.9 tackles per game.
Named in the squad for the second straight year, Conti proved to be an integral member of the Dogs’ midfield throughout her second season - averaging 18 disposals and 4.4 tackles per game.
A final team of 21 players including a captain and vice-captain will be announced at the W Awards on Tuesday, April 2.
2019 Virgin Australia AFL Women’s All-Australian Squad
Adelaide Crows
Chelsea Randall
Jess Foley
Marijana Rajcic
Ebony Marinoff
Sarah Allan
Anne Hatchard
Erin Phillips
Stevie Lee Thompson
Eloise Jones
Brisbane Lions
Ally Anderson
Nat Exon
Kate Lutkins
Jess Wuetschner
Carlton
Kerryn Harrington
Gabbie Pound
Maddie Prespakis
Brianna Davey
Collingwood
Ash Brazill
Jaimee Lambert
Fremantle
Kiara Bowers
Kellie Gibson
Sabreena Duffy
Ebony Antonio
Gemma Houghton
Dana Hooker
Geelong Cats
Meg McDonald
Maddy McMahon
GWS Giants
Alyce Parker
Rebecca Beeson
Melbourne
Tegan Cunningham
Lauren Pearce
Elise O’Dea
Karen Paxman
North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos
Emma King
Jasmine Garner
Emma Kearney
Jenna Bruton
Jess Duffin
Western Bulldogs
Ellie Blackburn
Monique Conti