Western Bulldogs young gun Ryley Sanders has been selected in the AFLPA 22under22 team for 2026.
Sanders has been named on the interchange bench as a midfielder.Â
The Tasmanian was Pick 6 in the 2023 Draft and played 14 games in his 2024 debut season before establishing a consistent position in the Dogs midfield.
This season has been a standout for Sanders having played 20 games so far, averaging 23.5 disposals and ranked eighth in the league in handballs per game, improving upon his 2025 campaign.
The 22under22 team was selected from a squad announced earlier this month that also included Bulldogs Joel Freijah and Michael Sellwood.
AFLPA 22Under22Â 2026 Team
|
FB |
Josh Weddle |
Harry Dean |
Darcy Wilmot |
|
HB |
Connor O’Sullivan |
Reuben Ginbey |
Jaspa Fletcher |
|
C |
Murphy Reid |
Will Ashcroft |
Jagga Smith |
|
HF |
Darcy Wilson |
Aaron Cadman |
Colby McKercher |
|
FF |
Nick Watson |
Logan Morris |
Nate Caddy |
|
Foll |
Cooper Trembath |
Harry Sheezel |
Harley Reid |
|
I/C |
Mac Andrew |
Willem Duursma |
 |
| Â |
Archie Roberts |
Ryley Sanders |
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