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

8. Taylor Adams

Adams was easily Collingwood's best player in season 2020, and secured the club's best- and-fairest to back it up. In the Pies' incredible upset elimination final win against the Eagles in Perth, it was Adams who stood tall and dragged his side to an unlikely victory.

His 2020 stats were exemplary, ranking third in total centre clearances, total tackles and total clearances. In 2021 Adams will look to try and help plug the gaps left by Collingwood's fire sale in the trade period, especially the void left by elite midfielder Adam Treloar.