Max Gawn, 34, was awarded an unprecedented ninth All-Australian blazer and named captain of the team.
Why it mattersThe ninth honour confirms Gawn as the greatest ruckman of the modern era.
AustraliaThe 34-year-old Melbourne star continues to dominate Australian Rules Football at the highest level despite rule changes designed to reduce ruck dominance.
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