Vics vs 'The Rest': What a split All-Australian matchup would look like

How would the best of the Vic-based sides fare against an opposition of interstate stars?

STAFF WRITER | October 31, 2023 - 12:55pm

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We've compiled the lists for a hypothetical 2023 AFL match between Victoria and 'The Rest' of Australia to see how the best of each looks on paper.

Some of the many snubs of this year's All-Australian team finally receive their plaudits with selection in this experiment, while some members make this team in an adjusted role to fit in the fringe players.

This piece will compare the positional groups of each side, making judgements on superiority where possible, but leaving the end result up for debate.

Here are what the two sides could look like...

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5. Full Teams

Unfortunately, the result of this heavyweight battle will be forever unknown, but a simple glance at either side shows that neither one has a distinctive edge or obvious advantage that would lead to a certain victory.

The league has come a long way since the days of the exclusive VFL competition.

With Tasmania entering the fold in the near future, experiments like these may soon be flipped to have a clear interstate advantage, gradually fading the notion of the Vic-leaning status as the competition expands further.

Here's how the two side line-up and the coaches that would lead them: