Unlike many other professional sports leagues around the world, the AFL has the honour and tradition of selecting a player to officially lead their sides.
This honour comes with the responsibility to represent the club's values, lead by example, and handle most media-related spotlights.
Many great players have been elevated to this position, with some being able to thrive under the pressure while others falter under the expectations that come with it.
I will be assessing this list based on the player's current footy form and the leadership traits they exhibit on and off the field.
Players like Jai Newcombe, Callum Wilkie and Andrew McGrath will miss out with little sample size after only just starting their captaincies this season.
9Noah Anderson
Probably the captain on this list with the brightest future ahead and the most potential. The Gold Coast skipper has fit like a glove thus far after leading the club to their first-ever finals appearance last year. His ball use is up there with one of the best in the competition and he will most likely stay loyal for many more years to the club that drafted him.
