With the 2024 season in the rear-view mirror, it's time to list the cream of the crop of AFLย talent.

We've compiled a list of the top 50 players in the competition, assessing each candidate on a subjective mix of their 2024 production, career pedigree and future projections.

Ranking an exclusive list ofย AFL stars has never been more difficult. Each team is littered with candidates on all lines, and different players press their case for All-Australian recognition every week.

A plethora of genuine stars have not even made the cut inside the top 50, a handful of names have been included despite interrupted campaigns, while a few have been featured ahead of their time.

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Here is the final edition (10-1) of our top 50 AFLย players right now...

7. Christian Petracca

Having missed finals in 2024, Melbourne boast two of the top eight players in the competition entering 2025, with Christian Petracca still a sure top 10 player despite injury uncertainty.

Before the brutal collision with Darcy Moore ended his season, Petracca was performing at a clear All-Australian level with over 23 touches and a goal per game, ranking atop the league for score involvements.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 09: Christian Petracca of the Demons celebrates after scoring a goal during the round nine AFL match between Carlton Blues and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 09, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

All indications point to a comeback campaign for the 2021 Norm Smith medallist, having endured another super-human pre-season camp overseas and appearing close to full fitness ahead of 2025.

Whether he is playing at his primary club of choice remains up for discussion, but being the professional that he is, you can assume Petracca will be back to his best and justify his top 10 placement.