This team of the AFL's best players under 22 is as strong as any in recent memory, with the likes of Errol Gulden, Zak Butters, and Jai Newcombe missing out.
Fans were spoilt for choice, with this year's squad less about the competition's future stars and more about its current stars.
Aaron Naughton and Sam Walsh were both voted into the AFLPA's 22under22 team for their fourth-straight year, having already had illustrious careers.
Brownlow-favourite Andrew Brayshaw has been named captain for his stellar season, with Walsh joining him as vice-captain.
Despite missing out on the All-Australian squad of 44, Nick Daicos has received overwhelming support for the 22under22 team. He was the most selected player by fans, appearing on 97 per cent of teams.
Rising full back Sam De Koning wasn't far behind the young ball-winner, with 95 per cent selection himself. De Koning made a name for himself this season as a stalwart of Geelong's defence and will play a big role in the team's finals campaign.
Tom McCartin takes the other key defender spot, with Jordan Clark joining him and Daicos at half back after a strong first year at Fremantle.
Versatile duo Hayden Young and Nick Blakey fill out the back pockets, having both risen their average disposals and defensive game in breakout years.
Brayshaw, Walsh, and Bailey Smith form a star-studded midfield, following up their selections in last year's team.
All three have continued to show their quality over the season, becoming standouts at each of their clubs. Even with an interrupted year, Smith was selected in 85 per cent of fans' submissions — thanks, no doubt, to his blistering start to the season.
Noah Anderson and Adam Cerra have each found their place on the wing. Anderson has averaged 18.2 kicks per game in 2022, making him a top choice for the position. And while the year didn't play out as expected for Cerra, his contributions to an improved Carlton campaign justify his selection.
Luke Jackson is named as the sole ruckman of the team, having been voted in over Noah Balta for the single position. Playing his role for the Demons, the No.3 pick has rotated through the forward line and averaged 11.1 hitouts when in the ruck.
Aaron Naughton and Max King spearhead a talented forward line in this year's final team, having kicked 51 and 52 goals respectively. Both have led their clubs in goalkicking this season, and are well-worthy of their selection.
While Connor Rozee spent most of his breakout year in the midfield, his final tally of 18 goals and 130 score involvements are proof of his forward-line capabilities. Jack Ginnivan joins him on the opposite forward flank, finishing with 36 goals in a somehow underrated year.
Small forwards Kysaiah Pickett (38 goals) and Izak Rankine (29 goals) both add plenty of flair and goal-kicking prowess to the mix. Seemingly able to score from any angle or amount of congestion, this dynamic pairing are deserving selections.
Rounding out the best 22 players under-22 are Isaac Quaynor, Chad Warner, Caleb Serong, and Keidean Coleman.
Young Swan Warner is perhaps the unluckiest to miss out on a starting midfield position, having brought his high-energy game to the forefront of Sydney's success this season.
Serong has also been impressive in his third AFL season and marks the fourth Fremantle selection on this fan-voted team.
Coleman earns a selection after breaking games open all season with his elite field-kicking, while Quaynor has been a solid contributor to Collingwood's success this season.