This year's draft will see another injection of youth into all 18 clubs, bringing an x-factor and unpredictability which can be vital in achieving success.
However, with the majority of modern day premiership sides boasting an average age of 24+, clubs also need experienced and reliable veterans to help lead them to victory.
Here isย Zero Hanger'sย Top 10 players aged 30 and over ahead of the 2020 season.
An honourable mention goes to 37-year-old Shaun Burgoyne who couldn't quite crack our top 10 but deserves a mention as the league's oldest player.
3. Bachar Houli
The dashing left-footer was unfortunate not to win a Norm Smith Medal in either of Richmond's premiership successes, but his influence on both matches were pivotal to his side's victories. Coming into the 2019 season, Houli's standing within the Richmond side was in question following an injury-interrupted 2018 and a host of young defenders vying for spots.
However, Houli had a superb year, earning his first All-Australian jacket after averaging five rebound 50s and almost 28 disposals per game. The half-back also polled 11 Brownlow votes, the most of his career, and was dubbed the second-most improved player in the league according to Champion Data.
Despite his age, the 31-year-old still boasts line-breaking speed and his efforts rebounding out of the backline and generating pressure will be required in 2020 if the Tigers are to go back-to-back.
