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)
2Harris Andrews
Player rating: 2084.5
The Brisbane key defender has continued to be a brick wall early in 2026.
Gets the opposition's best forward each week and not only quells their impact, but is a genuine offensive impact with his marking ability able to kickstart counterattack.
Missed some games through suspension and the Brisbane skipper's absence was felt given the leadership and impact he provides.
What??? No Alex Pearce? Or All Australian Jordan Clark. Unbelievable!!!!