Every AFL club's squad for the 2027 season is coming together, so how does each team's back, midfield and forward line stack up against their rivals?
We at Zero Hanger will be going through all 18 clubs, analysing and ranking them 1-18 across all three thirds of the ground, starting with the backline.
While the draft, delisted free agent signing period and trial spots remain for clubs to recruit players, the majority of each team's starting 23 are in place.
Focusing on the players at their disposal, their style of football in 2026, and with a look forward to Round 1, 2027, this is how we ranked every club 1-18 for its midfield.
14. St Kilda
Midfielders: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Max Hall, Hugo Garcia, Sam Flanders, Marcus Windhager, Jack Macrae, Darcy Wilson, Mason Wood, Mattaes Phillipou, Hugh Boxshall, Charlie Banfield, Kye Fincher.
The Saints were forced to undergo a major midfield revamp after saying goodbye to former captain of the club Jack Steele, but impressed throughout 2026.
Garcia and Hall have emerged as genuine talents in Ross Lyon's side, enjoying much of the season in the middle as both attended a centre bounce in every game last season, Garcia the most with 450.
Wanganeen-Milera still remains one of the game's best, playing in whatever position required of him, while the Saints still have experience in Windhager and Macrae.
Flanders will hope to get back to his best as he was able to collect over 20 disposals on nine occasions in his only 12 games last season before an Achilles injury ruled him out for the year.
The Saints actually surprisingly ranked 5th for total clearances last season, but they haven't yet been able to contend for a spot in September.
They seem to be heading in the right direction but need to find a way to put it all together for a first finals berth since 2023.
