With the 2024 season in the rear-view mirror, it's time to list the cream of the crop of AFL talent.

We've compiled a list of the top 50 players in the competition, assessing each candidate on a subjective mix of their 2024 production, career pedigree, and future projection.

Ranking an exclusive list of AFL stars has never been more difficult. Each team is littered with candidates on all lines and different players press their case for All-Australian recognition every week.

A plethora of genuine stars have not even made the cut inside the top 50, a handful of names have been included despite interrupted campaigns, while a few have been featured ahead of their time.

SEE: TOP 50 AFTER 2024 (50-41)
SEE: TOP 50 AFTER 2024 (40-31)

Here is the third edition (30-21) of our top 50 AFL players right now...

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10. 21 - Luke Davies-Uniacke

Luke Davies-Uniacke's rise to becoming one of the AFL's premier midfielders has been a long time coming, especially given his tenure with a struggling North Melbourne side.

But in 2024, he truly broke out, showcasing a level of performance that is both intimidating and exciting. This was his first season playing every game, where he averaged a career-best 27.7 disposals and 6.3 clearances, culminating in him winning the Syd Barker Medal as the club's best and fairest.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Luke Davies-Uniacke of the Kangaroos runs with the ball during the 2023 AFL Round 02 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Optus Stadium on March 25, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

At just 25 years old, Davies-Uniacke is now the most sought-after free agent heading into 2025, drawing interest from clubs willing to offer substantial seven-figure deals.

His combination of size, speed, and skill makes him a formidable presence both inside and outside the contest. He polled 18 Brownlow votes in 2024, a testament to his impact in a poor side, with even higher tallies surely on the horizon.

As North Melbourne aims to develop its promising young core - including talents like George Wardlaw, Harry Sheezel, and Colby McKercher - Davies-Uniacke faces a pivotal choice: stay and lead this exciting project or seek a move to a finals contender.

Either way, he is poised to become a consensus top-10 player in the near future.

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