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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6. Jesse Hogan

Hogan is one of the biggest risers from last year's list and clearly one of the most improved players in the competition, leaping from a personal best 49 goals in 2023 to a whopping 77-goal tally in 2024.

He emerged as the most dominant key forward in the game and by some margin, controlling aerial contests with unique skill and strength typically in one-on-one matchups.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Jesse Hogan of the Giants celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Opening Round match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Collingwood Magpies at GIANTS Stadium, on March 09, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

His statistical rankings were absurd this season, topping the league for contested marks per game, marks inside 50 per game, total goals, goals per game, total contested marks and total marks inside 50.

He may only need a quarter to completely rip a game apart, clearing out the forward 50 and having the ball sat on his head so he can manoeuvre his opponent and kick goals on end, booting bags of five or more on numerous occasions and in big games.

GWS' semi-final loss to Brisbane was made all the more thrilling by Hogan's five-goal performance, almost single-handedly keeping the game out of the Lions' reach before their astonishing comeback.