It was a case of the old and the young in this week’s AFL.com.au team of the week with Ted Richards and Luke Parker both selected.

Richards had the complete game with an amazing goal from outside 50 metres, a huge flying mark to go along with his solid game in defence.

It is the first time the veteran defender has been selected in the team of the week for the 2016 season.

Parker has returned to the team of the week after missing his first selection in Round 4.

The star on baller continue to show why he is one of the elite midfielders of the competition with another outstanding all round performance against West Coast.

AFL.com.au reporter Adam Curley explains his reasons for selection:

TED RICHARDS (Sydney Swans) – The 33-year-old had 22 disposals and took 10 marks, but also kicked a cracking goal and took a last-quarter 'speccie' as he wound back the clock against West Coast.

LUKE PARKER (Sydney Swans) – A fifth straight game of 25-plus touches for the Swans star, Parker also had nine clearances and laid nine tackles against West Coast and relished the wet conditions at the SCG.