Centring[2]
Modern Select cards are cut tightly but centring varies. Check the border symmetry.
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Select is the Australian card maker best known for AFL, NRL and cricket sets.
Select at a glance
Select is the Australian card maker best known for AFL, NRL and cricket sets.
Full history, sources and grading notes below. Last verified · Published · Confidence: Medium
Company history
Australian sports cards[1][2]
Select began producing Australian sports cards in the 1990s and became the main licensed maker for AFL and NRL products. Its sets combine base cards with inserts, parallels and signature cards.
Modern collecting[1][2]
Modern Select releases cover the AFL and NRL seasons with retail and hobby products. The brand is the reference for contemporary Australian football card collecting.
Timeline
Dated milestones with a source for each event. Hover a marker for the short label; the list below carries the detail.
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| Year | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Company active | Select enters the Australian card market. |
| 2000 | AFL and NRL | Select becomes a core Australian football card maker. |
| 2020 | Modern inserts | Modern Select sets add parallels and signature cards. |
Brand identity
Image archive
Local, provenance-recorded images. Captions and source credits are part of the record; a missing section is shown as an explicit gap rather than filled with a placeholder.
Card fronts & backs
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Notable sets
Grading notes
How this manufacturer's stock, cutting and production method affect the four grading pillars.
Surface[2]
Foil and signature cards scratch easily. Surface is the main grade limiter.
How to identify Select cards
1990s-present[1]
The Select logo and AFL/NRL/cricket branding identify the issue; set codes and inserts are printed on the card.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Select start making cards?
Select began issuing cards in 1993.
Who owns Select now?
Select operates independently or under its current ownership.
What is Select known for?
Select is the Australian card maker best known for AFL, NRL and cricket sets.
Sources & methodology
Every factual claim in the profile is tied to the numbered sources below. Translated sources are tagged with their original language. Media provenance is recorded per image; images are stored locally and credited to their source.
- Select Australia (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)
- Cardboard Connection: Select (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)
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- Text-first draft; media, design evolution and people/place sections are pending.
Cite this profile
PreGradeCards Research. “Select.” Card Manufacturers Directory. Last verified 2026-11-07. https://pregradecards.com/manufacturers/select-australia
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