The 2021 season has finally been and gone, with the Dees getting up in the big dance against the Dogs to break a 57-year drought and cap off an action-packed year.
With this, Zero Hanger has collated a list of the top-50 players in the competition now the year is over, with the final part containing spots 10 through 1.
The top 50 AFL players after season 2021 (50-41)
The top 50 AFL players after season 2021 (40-31)
The top 50 AFL players after season 2021 (30-21)
The top 50 AFL players after season 2021 (20-11)
9. Jack Steele
This quiet achiever had another great year at the Saints, earning both back-to-back All-Australian blazers and club best and fairests.
The tackling machine had his first year as St Kilda co-captain and was emphatic from Round 1 to 23, rarely putting up a quiet performance as his side failed to replicate their 2020 dash to the second week of finals footy.
Steele finished first in the league for total tackles - unsurprising but still an incredible achievement - as well as sixth for contested possessions per game, displaying his innate ability to run both ways.
Midfielder
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
There was never any doubt over the 25-year-old's leadership skills, with the New South Welshman preferring to let his actions do the talking over his words in order to inspire his teammates to strive for greatness.
With St Kilda still far from a finished product, it's up to those around Jack Steele now to get on his level and propel Brett Ratten's side up the table once again.
