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 projection.
Ranking an exclusive list ofย AFLย 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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SEE: TOP 50 AFTER 2024 (40-31)
Here is the third edition (30-21) of our top 50 AFLย players right now...
3. 28 - Dylan Moore
Dylan Moore has quietly become one of the AFL's most effective and reliable high half-forwards, earning a well-deserved All-Australian blazer in 2024 after two stellar yet under appreciated seasons.
Known for his relentless endurance, Moore covers vast ground, pressing defensively up the field before sprinting back to create scoring opportunities in the forward half.
His game is defined by impressive numbers in score involvements and high-volume possessions โ a testament to his impact on Hawthorn's offence from positions where winning the ball isn't easy.
Moore's 2024 campaign saw him kick 36 goals and finish second in the league for goal assists, a feat that helped him quadruple his career Brownlow votes, collecting nine this season alone.
Unlike flashier forwards like Jack Ginnivan and Nick Watson, Moore balances the Hawks' forward line with consistency, professionalism, and a stable influence that doesn't require theatrics.
As one of the fittest players in the competition, his versatility and endurance make him invaluable for Hawthorn's forward structure, and another crucial cog in the machine that is searching for premiership success soon.
