max_oppy
wally_lock
bill_hutchison
jack_howell
ern_henfry
merv_mcintosh
shane_mcgrath
wally_buttsworth
don_cordner
gordon_lane
fred_fanning
bert_deacon
percy_bushby
billy_king
sam_gallagher
bob_hank
lou_richards
bob_quinn
Reference_ Sporting Life Magazine - Team of the Year 1947-1955
No coach or reserve players are included by the magazine.
| B: | Max Oppy Richmond | Shane McGrath Melbourne | Percy Bushby Essendon |
| HB: | Wally Lock Melbourne | Wally Buttsworth Essendon | Bert Deacon Carlton |
| C: | Sam Gallagher Norwood | Ern Henfry Carlton | Billy King South Melbourne |
| HF: | Bill Hutchison Essendon | Gordon Lane Essendon | Bob Hank West Torrens |
| F: | Jack Howell Carlton | Fred Fanning Melbourne | Lou Richards Collingwood |
| Foll: | Merv McIntosh Perth | Don Cordner Melbourne | Bob Quinn Port Adelaide |
No coach or reserve players are included by the magazine.