Keidean Coleman’s breakout AFL season in 2022 has been further acknowledged with selection in the AFL Players Association’s 22Under22 team.
The talented defender was named on the interchange in the star-studded side made up of the competition’s emerging players.
Brisbane Lions General Manager Football, Danny Daly, said Coleman deserved his place in the team.
“Kiddy has worked really hard on his game, and it has come on in leaps and bounds this season,” he said.
“It is an absolute pleasure to watch him run off the half-back line and he is such a beautiful kick.
“He has been a real key player for us this season and he is only 22, so it is very exciting to see how good he can become.”
Coleman averaged 18.5 disposals with a season-high of 30 against Richmond on the MCG, as well as averaging 6.1 marks this year.
Though it was his impressive average of 356.9 metres gained per game that highlighted his ability to run and carry as well as his precision kicking.
Coleman and teammate Cam Rayner were both chosen in the original 40-man squad which was chosen by Chair of Selectors, Michael Barlow, and an internal selection panel at the AFL Players’ Association, with support from Champion Data.
From there fans voted for who they believed were the best 22.
