Ranking the top 10 Giants I've seen was an enjoyable yet fairly straight-forward task given the club is only 15 seasons old.

From the originals, prized picks and draftees to those who have extended their careers with the Orange Team, there's been a plethora of talent from day dot.

While GWS is yet to win its first premiership, 19 finals, a Grand Final appearance, four preliminary finals and finals campaigns in seven of the last nine seasons point to a perennial contender.

The genuine superstars have made an impact but those who have helped build the culture and character and set the standards are as worthy of recognition.

Apologies: Heath Shaw, Jesse Hogan, Finn Callaghan, Tom Scully

7Phil Davis

Phil Davis signs on
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: dPhil Davis of the Giants gestures uring the 2017 AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Richmond Tigers and the GWS Giants at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 23, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

As long-time co-captain with Cal Ward, Davis set the standard and lay the foundations for a club establishing its identity.

Bad cop to Ward's good cop, the articulate Davis was also the backline general guiding emerging defenders including the likes of Lachie Whitfield, Sam Taylor, Jack Buckley, Harry Himmelberg and Nick Haynes.

Davis himself was a fine full back who had, and won, some huge battles with Lance Franklin namely the 2016 Qualifying Final, the Giants first final and finals win, keeping Buddy goalless.

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