The 2018 All Australian team has been announced.

In a surprise move, Lance Franklin was named captain in a move foreshadowed by Sportsday host Gerard Healy.

THE 2018 TEAM

BACKS: Tom Stewart, Alex Rance, Rory Laird

HALF BACK: Shannon Hurn, Jeremy McGovern, Lachie Whitfield

CENTRE: Andrew Gaff, Dustin Martin, Steele Sidebottom

HALF FORWARD: Robbie Gray, Lance Franklin (c), Patrick Dangerfield (vc)

FORWARDS: Luke Breust, Jack Riewoldt, Jack Gunston

RUCKS: Max Gawn, Patrick Cripps, Tom Mitchell:

INTERCHANGE: Brodie Grundy, Shaun Higgins, Shane Edwards, Clayton Oliver.