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

5. Marcus Bontempelli

'The Bont' is one of the most impressive and versatile midfielders the game has to offer. The 6'4" 25-year-old is able to win the ball in midfield or provide a marking target down forward with his tall frame.

In a year where the Dogs snuck into the eight in the latter stages of the home-and-away season, Bontempelli put up some huge numbers. He was ranked sixth for total inside 50s, second in total centre clearances and ninth in total tackles.

In a Dogs midfield which is now arguably the best in the competition, 2021 could be a huge year for 'The Bont'.