With all 18 lists coming together ahead of the 2022 season, we can finally begin to craft our thoughts as to who will be holding down spots in their respective squads for the year ahead.
Whether it was through the trade window, free agency, drafting or SSP, clubs have both gained and lost talent since the end of last season.
Add in the development of emerging names and the retirement of veterans across the competition, and it's likely every club will have a different best 22 compared to how they shaped last season.
We take a look at every club's list and name their best side for the 2022 AFL season.
Essendon
After a surprising 2021 season that saw a youthfulย Essendonย side make the finals, head coachย Ben Ruttenย will be looking to continue the development of his roster.
While the Bombers failed to win a final yet again, they look to be in good stead to take the next step forward - a step that has been almost 18-years in the making.
The promising team was entertaining to watch and that is sure to continue after adding more youngsters at theย National Draft.
B:ย Mason Redman,ย Jayden Laverde,ย James Stewart
HB:ย Dyson Heppell,ย Jordan Ridley,ย Nick Hind
C:ย Nik Cox,ย Zach Merrett,ย Kyle Langford
HF:ย Jake Stringer,ย Harrison Jones,ย Archie Perkins
F:ย Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti,ย Peter Wright,ย Devon Smith
Foll:ย Sam Draper,ย Darcy Parish,ย Andrew McGrath
I/C:ย Dylan Shiel,ย Jake Kelly,ย Jye Caldwell,ย Will Snelling
Emerg:ย Matt Guelfi,ย Sam Durham,ย Zach Reid,ย Aaron Francis
