MAGNIFICENT
SEVEN CATS IN AFL ALL AUSTRALIAN SIDE Ben Jensen 16 September 2008
By Ben Jensen SEVEN GEELONG PLAYERS were named in the
AFL's All Australian team for 2008 in festivities at Crown Casino. In
for the second year in a row were Matthew Scarlett, Steve Johnson, Gary
Ablett, Jimmy Bartel and Joel Corey. Captain Tom Harley and fellow defender
Corey Enright were named for the first time, Harley named as Vice Captain
behind Carlton's Chris Judd. Missing selection were Darren Milburn,
Andrew Mackie and Joel Selwood.
Defenders - Corey Enright, Tom Harley, Andrew Mackie,
Darren Milburn, Matthew Scarlett (5 out of 12)
Forwards - Steve Johnson, (1 out of 12) Geelong
won 21 of 22 games, one of the highest percentages ever
Midfielders / Ruckman - Gary Ablett, Jimmy Bartel,
Joel Corey, Joel Selwood (4 out of 16)