Here at Zero Hanger we've decided to put together the best team of the decade, from the years 2007-2016.

Players were judged on their body of work completed inside those parameters. Thus someone like Adam Goodes, who played from 1999 to 2015, was not included, as much of his brilliance and his two Brownlow Medals came before 2007, or early on in the last decade.

The accolades listed are not from the players' entire careers, just from the time frame set.

So here we go, the team of the last decade:

FULL-BACKS

Corey Enright (Geelong)

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One of the greats in what has been an excellent decade for the Cats.ย From the 2007 season onward, Enright has won three premierships, is a six-time All-Australian and has twice won the Geelong best and fairest.

Matthew Scarlett (Geelong)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 26: Matthew Scarlett of the Cats celebrates winning the round five AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 26, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

This was a tough one, as Scarlett had done plenty of work prior to 2007. However, in the parameters set, he still helped Geelong to three premierships and was selected as an All-Australian four times.

Brian Lake (Western Bulldogs/Hawthorn)

As a defender, Brian Lake has pretty much done it all. From limitingย the best forwards in the game on a regular basis, to performing on the biggest stage of them all. Lake has won three premierships, is a two-time All-Australian, a Norm Smith medallist and won the Western Bulldogs best and fairest in 2007.

HALF-BACKS

Luke Hodge (Hawthorn) (captain)

Hodge was one of the very first names down in this team. His record over the past decade has been incredible and he is very deserved of his place and the captaincy. One of the hardest players in the league, Hodge has won four premierships (three as captain), two Norm Smiths, a Hawthorn best and fairest and has been selected twice as an All-Australian.

Alex Rance (Richmond)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 27: Alex Rance of the Tigers in action during the 2017 AFL round 10 Dreamtime at the G match between the Richmond Tigers and the Essendon Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 27, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Another tough decision, however, Rance's form overย the past four or so years has been amazing. He always goes to the best forward in the opposition side and nearly always wins the battle. He also has been selected as an All-Australian three times and won Richmond's best and fairest in 2015.

Shaun Burgoyne (Port Adelaide/Hawthorn)

Despite not being an All-Australian in the past decade, Burgoyne's impact throughout the league and in finals footy, was too much to overlook. He has won three premierships with the Hawks and played an instrumental part in all of them. His ability to attack off half-back, as well as being a pinch-hitter through the midfield gets him a spot in this side.

CENTRE

Scott Pendlebury (Collingwood)

Scott Pendlebury has been very good, for a very long period of time. His accolades speak for themselves; he is a premiership player, a Norm Smith Medallist, a five-time All-Australian and a five-time Collingwood best and fairest winner. His silky skills also make him one of the best players to watch.

Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Sam Mitchell and Luke Hodge of the Hawks celebrate with the Premeirship Cup during the 2014 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Another Hawk great in what was a stellar period of time for the club. Mitchell is a four-time premiership player, a Brownlow Medallist, a three-time All-Australian and has won the Hawthorn best and fairest four times since 2007.

Joel Selwood (Geelong)

Since debuting in 2007, Joel Selwood has become one of the league's best players. He won the Rising Star in 2007, is a three-time premiership player, a five-time All Australian, and has three times been named Geelong's best and fairest. He has played a pivotal role in the Cats dynastyย andย his inspirational leadership and performances when his team needs it most is second to none.

HALF-FORWARDS

Nick Riewoldt (St Kilda)

Riewoldt led the charge for the Saints' push for a premiership in the late 2000s and early 2010s. In the past decade he has been named an All-Australian three times and a St Kilda best and fairest three times as well. He was unlucky not to be named as captain, or vice-captain, as he has been a terrific leader for the Saints.

Lance Franklin (Hawthorn/Sydeny)

Another player who was one of the very first picked in this side, Franklin has been a beast over the past decade. Over the past 10 years he has kicked an incredible 735 goals, including the 100+ he kicked in 2008. He is a two-time premiership player, a six-time All-Australian and a three-time Coleman Medallist. We have all been lucky to witness Buddy at full flight.

Steve Johnson (Geelong/GWS)

Another deserving Cat who rightfully earns his place in this team. Steve Johnson has been a magician over the past decade and has proved a match-winner on multiple occasions. He is a three-time premiership player, a three time All-Australian and a Norm Smith Medallist. Not too bad from Stevie J.

FULL-FORWARDS

Jack Riewoldt (Richmond)

Sheer weight of numbers made it very hard to leave Jack Riewoldt out of this side. He has twice wonย the Coleman Medal, has twice been named as an All-Australian, is a Richmond best and fairest winner and has kicked 483 goals over the ten years.

Josh J. Kennedy (Carlton/West Coast)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: Josh Kennedy of the Eagles celebrates a goal during the round six AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Collingwood Magpies at Domain Stadium on May 1, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

After moving to West Coast in 2008, Kennedy has been a force to be reckoned with. From the 2007 season onward, he has kicked 445 goals. He is a two-time Coleman Medallist and All-Australian. He has also been West Coast's leading goal-kicker five times.

Eddie Betts (Carlton/Adelaide)

Betts has been one of the most entertaining players of the best decade. What he does on the footy field at times seems beyond humanly possible. His numbers back it up as well. He has five times been the leading goal-kicker for his club (both at Carlton and Adelaide) and was twice named as an All-Australian.

FOLLOWERS

Dean Cox (West Coast)

Cox has been the most dominant ruckman of the past decade. In the time period permitted, he has been an All-Australian four times and a West Coast best and fairest winner. Even as he neared the end of his career, Cox was often one of the best players on the ground and was a crucial player in his side's set up.

Gary Ablett Jnr (Geelong/Gold Coast)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Gary Ablett of the Suns poses with the medal after winning the 2013 Brownlow Medal at Crown Palladium on September 23, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Arguably THE best player of the past ten years, Ablett will go down as one of the greatest players to ever play the game. He is a two-time premiership player, a two-time Brownlow Medallist, a five-time AFLPA MVP, an eight-time All-Australian and a five-time best and fairest (for both Geelong and Gold Coast). He was a must have in this side, and his numbers tell the story.

Chris Judd (West Coast/Carlton) (vice-captain)

Despite doing some amazing things before 2007, Judd still books his place in this side. In the past decade he has wonย an AFLPA MVP, has four times been named an All-Australian side, is a Brownlow Medallist and a three-time Carlton best and fairest winner. There are few more memorable images over the past decade than Chris Judd bursting through a pack.

INTERCHANGE

Matthew Pavlich (Fremantle)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Matthew Pavlich of the Dockers celebrates a goal during the round seven AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Etihad Stadium on May 17, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

The only Fremantle player on the list, Matthew Pavlich manages to get on the bench. In the past decade he has twice been named All-Australian, is a three-time Fremantle best and fairest winner and has five-times been the Dockers leading goal-kicker.

Brent Harvey (North Melbourne)

Boomer has long been one of the most exciting players in the league and the past decade has been no different. Having won many a game from North Melbourne over the past ten years, he is a two-time All-Australian, a three-time North Melbourne best and fairest and was named Herald Sun Player of the Year in 2008. Harvey also continually polled well in the Brownlow Medal.

Dane Swan (Collingwood)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Dane Swan of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the round six AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essesdon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

The enigmatic Swan has deservedly found himself in this side. He is a premiership player, a Brownlow Medallist, a three-time Collingwood best and fairest, an AFLPA MVP winner, a five-time All-Australian and twice was named Herald Sun Player of the Year. He has pretty much done it all and was one of the best going round.

Heath Shaw (Collingwood/GWS)

A staple of every side he has been in, Shaw takes up the final spot in the team of the past decade. He is a premiership player and a two-time All-Australian. One of the most explosive players out of the back fifty, Shaw has come up clutch on the biggest stage and has grown into a leader for the Giants. Who could forget his smother on Nick Riewoldt in the Grand Final replay?

COACH

Alastair Clarkson (Hawthorn)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Alastair Clarkson the coach and Luke Hodge the captian of the Hawks pose with the 2013, 2014 and 2015 premiership trophies during the Hawthorn Hawks AFL Grand Final fan day at Glenferrie Oval on October 4, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

This one was pretty much a no-brainer. Since 2007 Clarkson has a win loss record of 166-70. He has won four premierships and has been named All-Australian coach four times. He has been labelled one of the most innovative coaches in modern footy and the bulk of his work has been done in the past decade.

AFL team of 2007-2016

FB:ย Corey Enright, Matthew Scarlett, Brian Lake

HB:ย Luke Hodge, Alex Rance, Shaun Burgoyne

C:ย Scott Pendlebury, Sam Mitchell, Joel Selwood

HF: Nick Riewoldt, Lance Franklin, Steve Johnson

FF: Jack Riewoldt, Josh J. Kennedy, Eddie Betts

FOLL:ย Dean Cox, Gary Ablett Jnr, Chris Judd

INT:ย Matthew Pavlich, Brent Harvey, Dane Swan, Heath Shaw

Coach: Alastair Clarkson