HOW DO you fit them all in? That is the question the All Australian selectors will be asking themselves when it comes to naming the 2012 team. AFL.com.au takes a look at the players who are giving the selectors plenty to think about.

SYDNEY SWANS

Josh Kennedy: For two seasons now, Kennedy has been among the AFL's very best in clearances and contested possessions. With the Swans progressing into the top four this season, that is likely to be recognised when All Australian guernseys are handed out.

Ted Richards: From a battling forward who was sent from Essendon to Sydney, Richards has gradually developed into one of the AFL's leading key defenders. Rarely beaten, he is now the general of the best defensive line in the League.

Lewis Jetta: With 11 goals in his first four games, Jetta bolted out of the blocks as the Swans' unlikely leading goalkicker. But it was a title he didn't relinquish once over the course of the season.

Kieren Jack: The Swans traditionally struggle for All Australian nods, but their form this year means they have some worthy candidates. Jack has developed into a skilful, damaging midfielder with a knack for going forward and kicking important goals. Hard to stop when he gets going and can also tag.

Jude Bolton: In round 10 this year, the Swans set about destroying the Bulldogs while veteran Bolton went quietly about his business, amassing 41 possessions to set a personal best in a long and distinguished career. Of course, what is remarkable about the 32-year-old is that he regularly leads tackle counts, he rarely wins an easy ball and he slots goals as well. If the All Australian was selected on courage, Bolton would be an automatic selection.

Ryan O'Keefe: The beauty of O'Keefe is he not only finds plenty of the ball, but he plays tall, tackles hard and kicks brilliant goals - none better than his 50m bomb off a step against Hawthorn. The highlight was in round 16 against another flag fancy, West Coast, where he had a season best 39 touches (and nine tackles). If you want a flint-hard midfielder in your team who steps up to the plate when it matters, O'Keefe is your man.

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