We've reached the top 20 of our top 50 players list for 2024, where the cream of our competition's crop awaits their unveiling.

Seven members of last year's All-Australian side have already been named, highlighting the surplus of talent on display in the league.

The future of the league is in good hands, as is the upcoming season, where the following stars, young and old, will shine.

PART I:ย BEST PLAYERS OF 2024 (50-41)
PART II:ย BEST PLAYERS OF 2024 (40-31)
PART III:ย BEST PLAYERS OF 2024 (30-21)

6. 15 - Patrick Cripps

The captain of what will be the most observed and scrutinised team of 2024, Patrick Cripps will be feeling the pressure to lift his Blues to the promised land this year more than any other year in his career.

Cripps' campaign went under the radar last year despite his 22 Brownlow votes and deep September run, his averages were down from his lofty peaks of 2022 and 2019 to a relatively low 24 disposals per game.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Patrick Cripps of the Blues runs with the ball during the 2023 AFL Round 07 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Carlton Blues at Optus Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

He is obviously more concerned about performing at the end of the year than in Autumn and so his home & away production likely won't affect his player ranking status.

But he will be judged for his finals output and impact at the business end of the season, Blues fans would rather him take home the Gary Ayres award over another Brownlow.