As we near the opening round of 2022, we take a look at the premier midfielders in the competition.

Here is our top 10 list of the best midfielders in the league for this upcoming season, with All-Australians, Brownlow winners and Norm Smith medallists scattered throughout.

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9. Jack Steele

Newly appointed St Kilda captain Jack Steele has broken his was into our top ten midfielders in the competition and deservedly so. In 2021, Steele averaged 29.1 disposals and became a nearly unstoppable force for the Saints.

With St Kilda coming off a less than impressive year, Steele was their shining light showing week after week why he's so highly rated within the group.

The former Giant is a robust two-way onballer too, leading the AFL for tackles last season as he continues to stamp his authority on the game.

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