It is arguably the greatest honour that can be afforded somebody involved with the game of Australian rules football.
It signifies excellences, emboldens legacies and rewards influence. It cements a life dedicated to the nation's code as one worthwhile.
From those eligible for the first time, to those unfathomably overdue, we count down those who simply must be enshrined in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Tony Modra
One of the defining figures of football's colourful 1990s, the man affectionately known as "Godra" was pivotal in the Adelaide Crows ascension to relevancy after their entry into the national competition.
Flowing golden locks, exhilarating hangers, wonderful goals - Modra could do it all. A Coleman, six All-Australian nods, three Mark of the Year gongs and a Goal of the Year win, too, populate a glittering resume.
Sure, he brutally missed the Crows two flags through injury, but 588 goals from 165 (including 77 from 27 games as a Docker, in his career's twilight) is an undeniable return for arguably the greatest exponent of the "specky" the game has ever seen. For cultural impact, influence on the game outside of Victoria, and scintillating on-field performance, Modra is overdue his rightful place in the Hall of Fame.
