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.

2. Marcus Bontempelli

Rising up this list each and every season, 'Bont' has been nothing short of spectacular since entering the league. Directly out of the Northern Knights program, the rangy midfielder can shape a game off his own boot and covers just about every statistical category.

In six seasons, he already has a remarkable list of honours. In 2014, he was voted AFL players' best first-year player and best young player in 2015. In his premiership year, Bont was an All-Australian and club best and fairest winner. He went back to back for the Charles Sutton medal in 2017, before being voted the Coaches' player of the year this past season, while also collecting his second All-Aus jacket after being named on the wing.

A leader, cult figure and superstar at just 23 years of age, there is no limit to his potential as we enter a new decade. He'll enter 2020 as the club's captain, and could become one of the game's best next season.

BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs high fives fans after winning the round 23 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows at Mars Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)