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

SEE: TOP 50 AFTER 2024 (50-41)

Here is the second edition (40-31) of our top 50 AFLย players right now...

6. 35 - Harry McKay

Harry McKay overcame his well-documented goalkicking struggles this season to produce a season close to his Coleman Medal-winning best.

He silenced his demons in the first match of 2024, kicking the match-winning set shot to defeat Brisbane at the Gabba, before continuing on as one of the dominant key forwards of the season.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Harry McKay of the Blues celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 05 match between the Carlton Blues and the Adelaide Crows at Marvel Stadium on April 13, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

He kicked 49 goals, ranking sixth in per game, and set career highs in disposals (13.1), marks (6.8), and tackles (2.5).

His 200cm frame makes him nearly unstoppable in one-on-one contests with the ball kicked to his advantage, and his ability to link plays with Charlie Curnow up forward makes the Blues a scary opponent each week they take the field.