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

4. Patrick Dangerfield

Dangerfield's silky smooth skills with the ball has seen him elevated to the highest status among his peers throughout the past decade.

His stints at both Adelaide and Geelong have seen him dish out some breath-taking performances, however a premiership medallion still eludes him and would be the last jewel in his crown he so richly craves.

The 30-year-old put up another year of outstanding stats, being ranked first in the comp for goal assists, second for contested possessions and total inside 50s as well as third for centre clearances.