With the AFL world catching its breath earlier than the hotly-anticipated finals collection will get underway, the wives and girlfriends got their first likelihood to shine on the AFL Awards.
The sport’s finest gamers had been celebrated on Wednesday evening as All-Australian blazers had been handed out, but it surely was the red-carpet present that stole the limelight.
It was a glossy exhibiting of previous classics as black and white ensembles dominated.
Harry Sheezel took house the Rising Star award for his unimaginable debut season with North Melbourne however he was out shone by his accomplice Mischa Rajch in a surprising black gown.
Greater Western Syndey skipper Toby Greene and his accomplice Georgia Stirton went for a symmetrical look with black swimsuit and gown whereas blue was one other characteristic.
Rudi Ellis — a West Coast Fever star — was on the awards together with her accomplice Western Bulldogs ruckman Tim English, opted for a silky deep blue quantity.
Host and Fox Footy presenter Sarah Jones bucked the development with a flowing yellow robe.
George Wardlaw’s accomplice additionally threw in a contrasting look with a gown paying homage to a flower.
The spotlight of the evening got here as Fremantle vice-captain Caleb Serong earned his maiden All-Australian berth after being named on the bench within the 2023 crew.
Serong, 22, turns into the thirteenth Docker within the membership’s historical past to earn a blazer after an unimaginable season for his facet.
The star midfielder averaged a career-high 30 disposals, eight clearances and 5 inside 50s to be named in one of the best 22 crew for 2023.
Serong mentioned it was arduous to wrap his head across the prestigious honour.
“It’s feels pretty crazy to be honest, it’s an amazing feeling but I don’t really know what to say or to think,” he mentioned.
“The team this year, I’ve played against them, watched and idolised and learnt a lot from them, so it’s pretty cool.”
Fellow Dockers Luke Jackson and Luke Ryan missed out on choice after being named within the preliminary squad.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
