Every side has its stars, and with 22 players fielded out every game, not everyone gets the recognition they deserve.
We look at every team and determine who is underrated. Here are the first nine players in part one as we look at the players that have an impact that isn't necessarily marked down statistically.
2. Brisbane
Lincoln McCarthy
Since his arrival at the Lions in 2019, Lincoln McCarthy has been a consistent cog in Chris Fagan's machine.
Prior to that, the former Cat only managed 29 games in an injury ravaged seven years at Geelong. Of those seven years, he only had one good shot, featuring on 19 occasions in 2016. McCarthy would play no more than four games for the rest of his time at Kardinia Park, which included two game-less seasons.
He has only missed two of a possible 67 games since joining Brisbane. Last season, McCarthy averaged 12.8 disposals, 3.3 tackles and 1.5 goals.
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The South Australian brings great pressure and displays incredible agility and speed in a forward line stacked with talent, and has truly earned his place.
