With the 2024 season in the rear-view mirror, it's time to list the cream of the crop of AFL 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 of 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.
Here is the first edition (50-41) of our top 50 AFL players right now...
1. 50 - Harley Reid
The prized Tongala prodigy exceeded expectations of what his best can bring but has work to do on his consistency after year one.
He has quickly established himself as a pure impact player, gaining more out of his possessions than any rookie in recent memory.
The confidence is off the charts and highlights are stacking up already, from the Oliver/Petracca double fend, the centre bounce goal of the year and the several Harley hangers.
A major leap forward into his sophomore season could skyrocket Reid into the top half of this list quickly.
