 Of the 40 leading players for that year provided the leading 12 defenders were nominated with six to be chosen in the final team, the leading 12 forwards were nominated with six to be chosen in the final team and the leading 16 ruckmen and midfielders were nominated with six to be chosen in the final team.The four interchange players came from the remaining players of the group of 40.The team is honorary and does not play any games.