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.

6. Jackson Macrae

As consistent as they come, Jack Macrae is starting to get the well-deserved recognition late in the decade - receiving his maiden All-Aus jacket in 2019.

Playing 13 games in his debut season and amassing 18 disposals per match, this would be the final time he averaged under 25 for a season. In year two, Macrae showed no signs of second-year blues averaging a remarkable 27 disposals to finish second in his club's best and fairest, at just 20 years of age.

The knock on Macrae was always his usage, but the past two seasons have been nothing short of epic as he has fast become one of the best natural ball-winners of the decade. A hard-runner and tackling machine, Macrae has increased his disposal average each season (most recently 33 per game), and only now entering his prime years.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Jack Macrae of the Bulldogs celebrates after kicking a goal during the round 20 AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium on August 4, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)