Four actual teams were published covering this period. In 1911, 1919, 1926 and 1932, chosen by Frank Iredale, Pelham Warner, The Cricketer magazine and Wisden's records man. The last two took into account performances after the war but still largely favoured pre-war players. Combined appearances in the four teams were:
4 - Grace, Trumper
3 – Spofforth, Blackham, Ranji, Noble, Hill, Lockwood, Hobbs
2 - Jackson, Rhodes, Barnes, Woolley
1 – Lohmann, Peel, Richardson, Lilley, Armstrong, Macartney, Bradman
Shrewsbury and Faulkner were not chosen in any team.
Hobbs and Woolley played most of their Tests after the war. Excluding them leaves eleven men chosen for two or more teams. From the side picked by Coronis, Shrewsbury, Faulkner and Lohmann would be replaced by Jackson, Noble and Lockwood. Noble would be captain. All four selectors wanted an Australian in charge. None of Tate, Sutcliffe, Hammond, Gregory, McDonald or Grimmett were considered for either of the post-war teams. As late as 1932 there was still a feeling that pre-war cricketers were generally superior.
The published selections tend to follow a structure of one fast bowler (Lockwood or Richardson), a left-arm spinner (Rhodes, Peel or Woolley), and one or two medium-pacers (Spofforth, Barnes, Lohmann). It was acknowledged that Spofforth was fast in his younger days before varying his speed either side of medium. Three of the four selectors said they wanted several all-rounders in their team. Two specifically mentioned fielding, with an emphasis on outfielders. Mobility in the field could be an issue back then, and athletic outfielders were especially valued.
