Brisbane midfielder Will Ashcroft missed out on the 2026 All-Australian team. The squad announcement came with a 23-player roster. Media outlets asked what got overlooked. Football analysts brought the picks into question.
Ashcroft quickly reacted on Instagram. He wrote brief dark posts. He took to social media after the decision. Commentators followed his feed. The media review of the squad continued. His omission sparked talk about age and form. Selectors justified the picks in press comments. Fans posted quick comments online rapidly. Coaches said the overall midfield was crucial.