With the 2021 season on the horizon and pre-season matches just a month away, it's time to reflect on who are the best mids in the game.
Here are the top ten middle-men in the competition.
See also:
The TEN best defenders heading into 2021
The TEN best ruckmen heading into 2021
The TEN best forwards heading into 2021
1. Dustin Martin
If there was ever a question over Dusty's status within the competition, then those questions were quickly erased after he dragged the Tigers to back-to-back flags in 2020.
The champion midfielder stands up most when it matters, and his innate ability to consistently deliver moments that get fans out of their seats is unmatched by most.
Martin was ranked first in total inside 50s in season 2020, fourth in total metres gained and third in total score involvements, emphasising his role as one of the competition's biggest goal threats from the middle.
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1๏ธโฃ Dustin Martin.#AFLGF pic.twitter.com/RxqXpgCJ8I— AFL (@AFL) October 25, 2020