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.
2. Dayne Zorko
With the Lions struggling for much of Zorko's career, the small midfielder has stayed out of the spotlight. However, with Brisbane bursting onto the scene in 2019, fans and opposing teams saw first-hand just how devastating the 30-year-old can be. In 2019, Zorko not only led the league in inside 50s and tackles inside 50, but he also finished top five in tackles and metres gained.
The Brisbane captain, nicknamed "the magician", is invaluable to the club not just because of his ability to gather the football and deliver it inside 50, but also his ability to finish off the plays. Zorko has averaged over a goal a game for the past four seasons, kicking 23 in 2019, which makes him a difficult match-up for any side.
At 30 years of age, Zorko is one of the youngest players on this list and will have multiple chances to lead his club to their first flag since 2003.
