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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8. Dustin Martin

Martin is a cult figure of the AFL, and rightly so. However, a less than ideal injury to his kidney saw a premature ending to his 2021 season. Martin's absence largely affected the Tigers' form for the remainder of the year.

A three-time Norm Smith Medal winner is one of the best players across the league in a one-on-one situation, giving him a massive advantage when he pushes forward.

The 2022 season presents the opportunity for 'Dusty' to get back to his fittest, and tear the competition apart once again.

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