With the AFL Finals series approaching, season 2021 is coming towards its climax. For the 10 teams who don't feature in the September action they turn their attention to a number of list decisions for 2022.
We decided to put together a team of the best out-of-contract players heading into the finals and off-season.
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Scott Pendlebury (Collingwood)ย
Before injury cut his season short, Scott Pendlebury was showing no sign that the game is passing him by. Averaging 23 disposals and ranking sixth for total goal assists in the league, Collingwood's captain was also playing a mentoring role for many of the young players the Magpies were bringing through this season.
Scott Pendlebury wins the Neale Daniher trophy.
โ 31 disposals
โ 87%
โ 1 goalDid it for Bucks. โ pic.twitter.com/317DfGsHtQ
— 7AFL (@7AFL) June 14, 2021
Grant Birchall (Brisbane)
The Lions veteran brings an unparalleled level of premiership experience, having played in four flags with the Hawks before venturing north to the sunny state of Queensland.
A key contributor to the Lions, Birchall firms as a critical element of the Lions' premiership hopes.
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Jack Redden (West Coast)
Eagles tough-nut Jack Redden is one of four Eagles in this side. The 32-year-old has been one of West Coast's most consistent performers over the last couple of seasons. Redden averaged 24 disposals and four tackles a game in 2021.
Matt Crouch (Adelaide)
After not featuring at all in season 2021, Matt Crouch is set to become a restricted free agent at Adelaide.
It was an injury ravaged season for a Crows fan-favourite who will look for fortunes come 2022. At 26 years of age, Crouch has no shortage of talent or any lack ball winning capabilities.
