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...

8. West Adelaide

Adam Cooney

The 2008 Brownlow Medallist snuck over the line ahead of some big names that have emerged from West Adelaide in recent times.

Drafted with pick one in the 2003 National Draft, Cooney went on to become one of the game's best midfielders, with his ball-winning ability, explosive pace and nous around goal making him a fan favourite at Whitten Oval.

After 219 games with the Bulldogs, Cooney moved to Essendon in 2015, where he played another two years before hanging up the boots as he struggled with injury.

Current Adelaide Crows star Izak Rankine could soon overtake Cooney for this mantle, with his undeniable talent and game-winning ability already having a huge impact on the competition in his 83 games.

Reliable defenders Ben Rutten and Sam Fisher were notable West Adelaide exports, as were Hamish Hartlett and Rory Laird.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Adam Cooney of the Bulldogs is tackled during the round 12 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium on June 7, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)