2016 was easily the year of the decade for the Dogs, as they broke their premiership 54-year premiership drought.

It hasn't been smooth sailing since then, but here are the best 10 players of the decade for the boys from Whitten Oval.

8. Daniel Giansiracusa

Finishing his career 11th for most games played with the Bulldogs, and 9th most goals scored in the clubs history - 'Gia' was an excitement machine even in his twilight years.

With 14 seasons in the league, Giansiracusa played his best seasons in front of goal during 2010-2013, kicking 144 goals over those four seasons, leading the club's tally through two of those seasons. As a 31-year-old in 2013, the classy medium-sized forward was given club-man of the year.

One of the more versatile players throughout his career, he had consecutive years leading the club's goal assists, an unselfish footballer who was loved by the Footscray faithful.