In his 11th year in the AFL versatile Docker Michael Walters was rewarded for his brilliant season by receiving his debut All Australian blazer.

However the prestigious news of who made the final 22-man squad from the preliminary group of 40, was delivered in an underwhelming and bizarre way.

“You obviously get picked in the 40-man squad and then the next day they give you an email and away you go,” the Freo fan favourite told Hit92.9’s breakfast team.

“It tells you you’re in and you have to travel to Melbourne.

“Rachel who’s our receptionist at the club she’s the one who pretty much tells you, she sends you the message to see if you’re taking anyone but I didn’t take anyone this year.”

Camera Icon Michael Walters (left) and Nat Fyfe of the Dockers pose for a photograph during the 2019 Virgin Australia All Australian Awards. Credit: via Getty Images

Surprised to learn Walters found out from the club receptionist, the hosts asked if he was at least flown to the event in style, to which Sonny had a witty response ready and waiting.

“I’m always business, even throughout the year, come on boys, I’m business,” Walters joked.

“I’m practically flying it.”

The Dockers held their Mad Monday end of season celebrations this week after their 13-place finish, with the newly re-signed Stephen Hill taking out top honours.

“It was a big show, the one that was best on ground I reckon was Stephen Hill,” Walters said.

“He’s quiet when he’s sober, but when he’s getting a few beers he’s lit.”