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

9. Scott Pendlebury

The Pies club champion has cemented himself as one of the greats, and will go down in Collingwood folklore for his service to the club.

Despite the club's below standard season, Pendlebury still delivered time and time again for his side. The 33-year-old averaged 23.7 disposals per game, 4.1 inside 50s and 16.3 effective disposals - outstanding numbers for someone of his age.

Of course it is up to Pendles on when he hangs up the boots, but when he inevitably does he will be sorely missed by his club and many in the game.