A mix of half-backs who kick-start transition and lockdown talls are among the defenders viewed by fans as the best in the league.
Kicking, composure and competitiveness are among the skills that bind the best together.
With Zero Hanger's AFL Player Ratings, it is now possible to judge these players and assess where their seasons ranked among their peers.
The fan-voted AFL Player Rater compares two players against each other based on their position by using a certified Elo rating algorithm- the same system used in global sports rankings to produce the live and real-time results.
(These rankings are accurate as at May 6)
4Josh Daicos
Player rating: 2061.5
Has become a picture of consistency for Collingwood, averaging 29 disposals this season and is a high metres-gained player off the half-back line.
The sort of player you can't leave unchecked because he'll get a handball receive, take off and hit a target – and his decision making regularly leads to scoring chains.
What??? No Alex Pearce? Or All Australian Jordan Clark. Unbelievable!!!!