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.

Saverio Rocca

Saverio Rocca is the only eligible player in the V/AFL's top 30 goalkickers to not be at the very least nominated for the Hall of Fame.

It's a disgrace.

The man won a ridiculous 10 leading goalkicker awards across his time with Collingwood and North Melbourne. He's 17th in the history of the code for majors, and fifth in the storied history of the black and white - a guernsey he also won a best and fairest in.

Get. Him. In.

28 Mar 1999: Saverio Rocca of Collingwood kicks the ball up field during Round 1 of the AFL Football match against Hawthorn played at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia. Mandatory Credit: Stuart Milligan /Allsport
28 Mar 1999: Saverio Rocca of Collingwood kicks the ball up field during Round 1 of the AFL Football match against Hawthorn played at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia. Mandatory Credit: Stuart Milligan /Allsport

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