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.
RANKING THE TOP 10 RUCKMEN IN THE AFL
RANKING THE TOP 10 FORWARDS IN THE AFL
3. Ollie Wines
Ollie Wines is coming off a career-best season where he was crowned as the 2021 Brownlow medallist. The 27-year-old has been a consistent force in Port Adelaide's midfield, averaging 32.4 disposals and 6.4 score involvements across 2021.
After an injury-interrupted season back in 2019, Wines has slowly been building towards reaching his full potential.
Midfielder
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
As he was finally able to play consistent football in 2021, Wines proved just why he is one of the premier midfielders in the competition.