The 2021 season has finally been and gone, with the Dees getting up in the big dance against the Dogs to break a 57-year drought and cap off an action-packed year.
With this,ย Zeroย Hangerย has collated a list of the top-50 players in the competition now the year is over, with the final part containing spots 10 through 1.
The top 50 AFL players after season 2021 (50-41)
The top 50 AFL players after season 2021 (40-31)
The top 50 AFL players after season 2021 (30-21)
The top 50 AFL players after season 2021 (20-11)
2. Christian Petraccaย
It was always going to be between this man and 'the Bont' for the top spot on this list, however it's 'Trac' that comes in at number two.
His grand final display was arguably the best that has ever been, snapping up the Norm Smith with 39 touches and two goals in what was the 25-year-old's magnum opus.
Petracca's 2021 was his best yet as well, with the stats backing up his reputation as the most bull-like player in the league as he secured a second consecutive All-Australian selection.
Midfielder
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
The 2014 No.2 pick came in first across the entire league for inside 50s and score involvements per game, third for total contested possessions, fifth in total metres gained and for total centre clearances - a mind-boggling set of accolades for his career-best year.
As it has been said for all of the other Melbourne players on this list, the sky really is the limit for a lot of these players who are edging towards their prime age. Between 'Trac' and the aforementioned Oliver, there could be a fair few Brownlows and flags to come.
