Five Sydney Swans players have been named in AFL.com.au’s Team of the Year, announced on Wednesday.
After being nominated in the All Australian squad earlier this week Dane Rampe, Lance Franklin, Josh Kennedy, Dan Hannebery and Luke Parker all made the AFL's best team of 2016.
The Swans led the way with five selections, with Rampe and Parker joining multiple All Australians in Franklin, Kennedy and Hannebery.
See an explanation behind each selection below from AFL.com.au reporter Adam Curley.
Dane Rampe
Followed up an outstanding 2015 season with an even better year in the league's best defence, with the dasher ranked second for total rebound 50s and third for intercept possessions per game.
Dan Hannebery
Had the equal second most disposals for the regular season with 689 at 31.3 per game, after leading the competition last year; Hannebery is on track to break the all-time possessions record for the Swans during this year's finals series.
Lance Franklin
Returned from last year's break in stunning fashion to kick 74 goals without missing a game, and led the league for score involvements to help the Swans to the minor premiership.
Josh Kennedy
Lost his crown after missing a game mid-season, but was still ranked second for contested possessions, clearances and stoppages per game in the league, and had 20 goal assists along with kicking 16 majors of his own.
Luke Parker
Should be an early leader in the Brownlow Medal and averaged 28 disposals, half of those contested, six clearances and six tackles per game. Parker also kicked 21 goals and added 16 goal assists.
Luke Parker is one of five Sydney Swans to feature in this year's AFL Team of the Year.
