Throughout the final years of the 1990s,ย AFL clubs across the land looked backward 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 2000ย AFLย season will be acknowledged.
  • Any player selected must have played at least 100 senior games for their respective club since the start of the 2000ย AFLย season.

Next up, we head to Princes Park to catalogue the crรจme de la crรจme of the Carlton Football Club.

SEE ALSO: BEST CROWS SINCE 2000, BEST LIONS SINCE 2000ย 

8. Jacob Weitering (2016-present)

2 x best and fairest (2020 and 2023)
159 games

If the adage that forwards sell memberships and defenders win premierships runs true, then Carlton stands in great stead with Weitering running the show behind the ball.

A former No.1 pick, the no-frills stopper has proven his worth tenfold, and alongside the other remaining members of Carlton's 2015 draft class, will play a huge role going forward.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Jacob Weitering of the Blues spoils a mark by Eric Hipwood of the Lions during the round eight AFL match between Carlton Blues and Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium, on May 05, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)