Sydney Swans defender Aaron Francis has been named in the 2024 Smithy’s VFL Team of the Year tonight at the 2024 VFL Awards.
Francis was the lone Swan to be named in the 40-player squad earlier this month and was tonight confirmed in the side’s backline.
Francis had a strong season in the reserves, playing in 14 matches this season.
The defender averaged 20.1 disposals, 8.9 intercepts and 7.1 marks each game, while also hitting the scoreboard for three majors.
His strong form in the reserves saw the defender called up to the senior side for five games in 2024, where he contributed to victories in Rounds 9, 10, 11 and 24.
The Swans VFL side finished their season in thirteenth, with 8 wins, 9 losses and a draw from their 18 regular home and away season games.
The Smithy's VFL Team of the Year for 2024 🔥 pic.twitter.com/EMiCbUfVVm
— VFL / VFLW (@VFL) September 16, 2024
Players must have played a minimum of nine home and away matches to be considered for selection in the 2024 Smithy's VFL Team of the Year.
AFL-listed players are eligible to be selected.
