Since 1996, well over 250 players and personalities have been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Each year, a further six names join this illustrious cast, but only after their credentials are crossed examined by a committee of astute judges.
The criteria for selection is said to include a player's record, ability, integrity, sportsmanship and character.
Additionally, eligibility for enshrinement only begins after a player has hung their boots up for at least five years.
In the words of the AFL themselves, โtheir [the players] identities are always a hotly debated topic and a fiercely protected secret.โ
With the intention of removing this veil of secrecy, we here at Zero Hanger have cast our minds back to find the players most suitable for selection from 2015's retiring class.
As just over a handful of names are chosen each year, it is highly unlikely that all six of the names listed will be inducted this year, but as they each meet the benchmarks for selection, it seems inevitable that all will each be included in due time.
3. Kane Cornes
2001-2015 โ 300 games (Port Adelaide)
Although recently more recognisable for his hot takes on radio rather than his prowess on the playing paddock, Kane Cornes' name will no doubt be in contention for induction this year.
After a career spanning 15 years at the one club and including honours such as four John Cahill medals, two All-Australian nods, a Premiership in 2004 and a place in Port's Hall of Fame, how could it not be?
Should the son of South Australian footballing royalty fail to be selected on his first ballot, then you can be sure that Cornes will offer a characteristically blunt appraisal of the committee's judgement on the AM air waves.
