 At the end of the home and away season Edwards was named in the AFL's "Player Ratings" team of the year and in the best 22 in "Fox Footy" football reporter Tom Morris' team of the year..Despite that, he was left out of the squad of 40 players for the All-Australian team and was recognised by "Fox Footy" as one of the league's most glaring omissions.Edwards was one of the best players on field during his side's road qualifying final win over the , kicking a goal and collecting eight clearances, 18 contested possessions and 29 disposals including 13 in the decisive third quarter.