Victoria arguably has the largest crop of Australian Rules football players, given the sport's dominance in the state.

Club captains, premiership players and endless stars have risen from the Coates Talent League (formerly known as the TAC Cup and the NAB League) ranks to forge a long-lasting legacy.

Taking a look back on the best players to come from the Talent League, 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 club...

3. Dandenong Stingrays

Matthew Boyd

Initially taken as a rookie in 2001 by the Western Bulldogs, Boyd more than exceeded expectations.

A stalwart of the Bulldogs, Boyd was a premiership player in the drought-breaking flag in 2016, as well as an All-Australian on three occasions.

He added three best and fairests during his time at the Kennel and sits comfortably among the club's greats.

Matthew Boyd of the Bulldogs celebrates the win on the podium during the 2016 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Boyd's efforts were closely followed by Melbourne legend Nathan Jones.

The Demons midfielder was the face of the club's resurgence but didn't get to reap the rewards when they won the 2021 premiership.

Jones was a three-time best and fairest winner as well as the captain during Melbourne's most tumultuous time.

Honourable mentions do go to Tom Lynch (Gold Coast/Richmond) and Luke Parker (Sydney/North Melbourne).