South Australia has produced some of the game's greatest players.

Ranging from premiership captains to Brownlow medallists, the traditional football state has a proud history in the game, playing host to a competition for over a century.

Taking a look back on the best players to come from the SANFL, we've named the greatest player each club has produced for the AFL since the century began.

Here's who we've selected, along with a few honourable mentions for each SANFL club...

5. Port Adelaide

Shaun Burgoyne

With four premierships and 407 AFL games to his name, Shaun Burgoyne is tough to beat as Port Adelaide's greatest product this century.

With a name steeped in Port Adelaide history, Burgoyne emerged from the Magpies system in 2000 to join the Power list with pick 12 in the National Draft.

A true utility who could play almost anywhere on the field, the man nicknamed ‘Silk' was an invaluable asset at Port Adelaide and later Hawthorn in serving wherever he was needed.

Burgoyne was also a big-game player who had plenty of experience in September, playing 35 finals and six grand finals in an illustrious career.

Once a dominant force in the competition, the Magpies produced the likes of Melbourne and Adelaide midfielder Scott Thompson and Brett Montgomery, while Brett and Brad Ebert, who carried on one of Alberton's biggest names, also established successful AFL careers.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Shaun Burgoyne of the Hawks celebrates victory in the round 10 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Hawthorn Hawks at Sydney Cricket Ground on May 26, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Media/Getty Images)