Richmond has four players in the 2015 All-Australian squad, which was announced today.

Star forwards Jack Riewoldt and Brett Deledio, dynamic midfielder Dustin Martin, along with standout key defender Alex Rance, have been named in the 40-player squad.

Only Hawthorn (six), Fremantle (five), West Coast (five) and Western Bulldogs (five) have more squad nominees than the Tigers.

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Riewoldt, who was an All-Australian representative previously in 2010, has kicked 50 goals this season, is ranked second in the competition for marks inside 50, seventh in contested marks and eighth in goal assists.

Deledio, a member of the 2012 All-Australian side, is averaging 21.9 disposals and 6.2 per game in season 2015 and has kicked 26 goals.

Martin, who has never previously earned All-Australian selection, is averaging 26.2 disposals per game this season, is ranked second in the competition for kicks, equal seventh for inside-50s and has kicked 24 goals.

Rance, who was a first-time All-Australian last year, is averaging 17.3 disposals per game this season, 5.9 marks and is ranked No. 1 in the competition for one-percenters.

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