Victoria arguably has the largest crop of Australian Rules football players, given the sport's dominance in the state.

Club captains, premiership players and endless stars have risen from the Coates Talent League (formerly known as the TAC Cup and the NAB League) ranks to forge a long-lasting legacy.

Taking a look back on the best players to come from the Talent League, we've named the greatest player each club has produced for the AFL since the century began.

Here's who we've selected, along with a few honourable mentions for each club...

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13. Western Jets

Zak Butters

Albeit his career is in its infancy, that hasn't stopped this Port Adelaide midfielder from taking the competition by storm.

Zak Butters is arguably one of the most courageous players in the league, reflected by the nod he received from his peers over the past two seasons.

Butters is a two-time All-Australian, two-time best and fairest winner and an AFLCA Player of the Year recipient.

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Still, at the raw age of 24, the Power hard-nut has plenty of football left in him, making an exciting proposition for the South Australian club.

Two-club midfielder Callan Ward is worth a mention after 300 games and is an inaugural member of the Giants, whilst Hawthorn captain James Sicily's legacy continues to rise as the years go on.

Bachar Houli also forged an impressive career, namely at Richmond, where he won three premierships and an All-Australian blazer.

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