Throughout the final years of the 1990s, AFL clubs across the land looked backwards rather than forward, with selectors, historians and superstars converging to name their Teams of the 20th Century.

So, as we near the quarter-time mark of the 21st century, what better time to run the rule on which players are likely to feature when the selectors of tomorrow get together in several decades' time?

While every club has an array of deadset legends that can be called on, we here at Zero Hanger have employed the following rules of selection:

  • Only statistics recorded and achievements accrued since the start of the 2000 AFL season will be acknowledged.
  • Any player selected must have played at least 100 senior games for their respective club since the start of the 2000 AFL season.

Second up, we head to Lions' Den to break down the best names to have played for Brisbane.

SEE ALSO:ย BEST CROWS SINCE 2000

7. Dayne Zorko (2012-present)

5 x best and fairest (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2021)
1 x All-Australian (2017)
250 games, 21.1 disposals per game, 85 Brownlow votes, 0.3 votes per game

A fixture during the down days at the Lions' den, Zorko has helped bring Brisbane back to prominence, with the veteran no doubt hoping to add a flag to his swag of club champion honours.

While far from a favourite of opposition fans, the Queenslander bleeds maroon, blue and gold, and has earned his place on the mantle.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Brisbane Lions leadership group (L-R) Ryan Lester, Lachie Neale, Jarrod Neale, captain Dayne Zorko (front centre), vice-captain Harris Andrews, Stefan Martin, Allen Christensen and Darcy Gardiner pose for a photograph during the Brisbane Lions AFL Leadership Announcement at Triple M Studios on February 14, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Media/Getty Images)