THE FANS have spoken.

More than 9000 football fanatics have cast their vote on which players should be given Virgin Australia AFL All Australian status in 2017.

Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield was voted the No.1 midfielder, and has also been chosen by the people as captain of this year's All Australian team.

With 8807 votes, Tiger Alex Rance received the most of any player and headlines the defence alongside Essendon's Michael Hurley and Collingwood high-flyer Jeremy Howe.

Port Adelaide big man Paddy Ryder has been anointed the All Australian ruckman ahead of Adelaide's Sam Jacobs and Carlton's Matthew Kreuzer.

Much-maligned Giant Toby Greene has sneaked into the forward line, with a late flurry of votes forcing out Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli.

Y have until 6:59pm AEST to cast your All Australian vote at https://allaustralian.afl.com.au

Whoever submits the closest team to the actual 2017 All Australian team winning a Virgin Australia International Rules experience for four people, valued at up to $4950.

The 2017 All Australian team will be announced on Wednesday night.

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