As we near the opening round of 2022, we take a look at the premier midfielders in the competition.

Here is our top 10 list of the best midfielders in the league for this upcoming season, with All-Australians, Brownlow winners and Norm Smith medallists scattered throughout.

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7. Touk Miller

Gold Coast's Touk Miller is one of the most valuable players in the competition. With a young midfield group around him, Miller has stood tall and carried his side through difficult challenges.

The newly-appointed Suns co-captain claimed All-Australian and best and fairest honours last season, which is a testament to his leadership on and off the field.

After averaging an elite 31.8 disposals in 2021, Touk Miller has asserted himself as one of the best in midfield.

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