2008 Brownlow Medallist Adam Cooney has named his top five players in the AFL in three years time on 1116 SEN.
Cooney's list features two midfielders, two key forwards and a medium forward.
Only two of the five players are from Victorian clubs, showcasing the elite potential talent developing outside of Victoria.
The Brisbane forward is just 20 years of age, although he's been able to showcase his talent over his 30-game career.
Hipwood averages 8.9 disposals, 3.0 marks and 1.4 goals per game over his career, but Cooney believes he's got the attributes to become one of the game's best.
“I think he is a Buddy Franklin prototype in terms of his height and marking ability," Cooney said.
"He might even have better hands than Buddy at a young age. Just the way he wheels around on his left foot and bombs them from 55-60 metres, he has massive potential.”
The GWS star is no stranger to the spotlight, and already has an All-Australian guernsey to his name at just 24 years of age.
Greene's tendency to play on the edge has certainly gotten him in hot water a number of times over his career, but he's someone you'd hate to play against given his talent.
“He has had a couple of hiccups but on the field, his talent is sublime. He is an x-factor, kicks goals and has footy smarts,” Cooney said.
The young Giant signed a two-year contract extension with GWS late last season, with many believing he could become the game's best player in that two-year span.
An All-Australian at just 22, Kelly is one of the league's best midfielders and is the definition of a smooth mover, as he racked up 29.5 disposals, 4.9 clearances, 5.0 inside 50s and 6.5 tackles per game in 2017.
“The millionaire man. If he wins a flag with GWS, I think he will go then,” Cooney said.
The 2016 premiership star and two-time best and fairest winner is one of the game's premier midfielders, again at just 22 years of age.
Bontempelli has been brilliant for the Dogs since joining the club four seasons ago, and he's continually improved his game year after year to become a genuine superstar.
“Since the first day he walked into the footy club, I knew he was going to be something special," Cooney said.
"He is a big boy, but a really smooth mover and quicker than what you think. He is a future captain of the Western Bulldogs.”
Adam Cooney believes the Essendon star will be the best player in the AFL in three years time.
Daniher was named to the 2017 All-Australian side after booting 65 goals for the season and taking 6.7 marks per match, while also winning Essendon's best and fairest.
“He moves a bit like Hipwood and Franklin, and has the ability to take the game by the scruff of the neck and has shown that at times," Cooney said.
"He will be the number one player in the competition in three years time.”