Collingwood, Hawthorn and Adelaide are the oldest clubs in 2019, with each side boasting an average age of above 26.

The Pies have played six players over the age of 30, while the Hawks and Crows have played the most with seven.

At the other end of the ladder, the Saints are currently the youngest side, while Carlton are fourth youngest despite sitting in last place with only one win to their name.

Essendon debutant Brayden Ham was five days away from his 20th birthday when he played for the club in round five, and is the only teenager to take to the field for the Bombers this season.

Average age of each side in 2019

Collingwood Magpies 26.31
Hawthorn Hawks 26.27
Adelaide Crows 26.18
Geelong Cats 25.91
West Coast Eagles 25.89
GWS Giants 25.69
North Melbourne Kangaroos 25.64
Essendon Bombers 25.57
Brisbane Lions 25.18
Richmond Tigers 24.89
Port Adelaide Power 24.82
Melbourne Demons 24.73
Sydney Swans 24.68
Fremantle Dockers 24.61
Carlton Blues 24.52
Western Bulldogs 24.50
Gold Coast Suns 24.35
St Kilda Saints 24.31

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