AFL players Top 50

[one-eyed]

Lids ranked 49th by his peers.

The top 50 AFL players, as ranked by the players themselves: 50-41
afl.com.au
March 10, 2015


FOR THE second year, in conjunction with the AFL Players' Association, we've surveyed the AFL players to find out who they think make up the game's top 50.

Players from all 18 clubs took part in the survey, with 105 players receiving at least one vote.

There are 14 players in this year's players' top 50 who did not feature in last season's list. Three of those retired last year (Dean Cox, Darren Glass and Lenny Hayes).

Fourteen of the top 20 players on the list are from last year's finalists.

We start with players 50-41, with the countdown continuing until Friday, March 27, when the AFL's No.1 player – according to his peers – is revealed.


50. Steele Sidebottom

49. Brett Deledio
Richmond
Forward/midfielder
Last year's ranking: 30 (-19)
Official AFL Player Rating: 54
Debut: 2005
Games: 214
NAB AFL Fantasy value: $548,000

The 27-year-old spent more time forward last season and finished first for the Tigers in scoring involvements and second in scoreboard impact from round 12 onwards. Fitness staff have managed the vice-captain carefully during pre-season to avoid flaring up an Achilles problem that cost him four games at the start of last year, but he is expected to be ready to go in round one. Kicked 20 goals and was involved in 33 per cent of Richmond's scores last season. Will likely again be used in a forward role, with coaches knowing he can make life difficult for opponents.

48. Dane Swan
47. Travis Cloke
46. Luke Bruest
45. Matthew Pavlich
44. Ryan Griffen
43. Josh Kennedy (WCE)
42. Jimmy Bartel
41. Shaun Burgoyne

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-03-10/players-top-50-5041

[Phil Mrakov]

lol Lids is easy top 20. Is this Sheehan again

[tony_montana]

peer voted by players themselves - counts for more than any BS Mike Sheehan list

[Phil Mrakov]

peer voted by players themselves - counts for more than any BS Mike Sheehan list

So players think Lids is poo

[Andyy]

Not sure about top 20, but certainly in the top 50.

[tony_montana]

peer voted by players themselves - counts for more than any BS Mike Sheehan list

So players think Lids is poo

  not quite, they obviously rate him but have a sneaking suspicion they all think he could be better

[MintOnLamb]

So we only had 1 player in the top 50?

[YellowandBlackBlood]

So we only had 1 player in the top 50?

No.
There is a count down. The bottom 10 of the top 50 were published first.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

So we only had 1 player in the top 50?

No.
There is a count down. The bottom 10 of the top 50 were published first.

I wonder if any lolly pop, softie, pansies will get a top 50 rating?

[Yeahright]

Geez Lids is getting old

[tony_montana]

expect to see Edwards ahead of cotch on this list - he is after all elite

[potsclub]

Martin @ 39!!
Go DUSTY!!!!!

[one-eyed]

40. Dan Hannebery

39. Dustin Martin
Richmond
Forward/midfielder
Last year's ranking: -
Official AFL Player Rating: 88
Debut: 2010
Games: 108
NAB AFL Fantasy value: $553,000

The Tiger cracks the Players' Top 50 for the first time after playing consistently well in 2014 and finishing third in Richmond's best and fairest. Was one of the Tigers' most important players – and a genuine match-winner in the second half of the year. Was a force in contested situations and used that skill to his advantage when he pushed forward late in games late in the season and exploited his opponents with his strength. Recently signed a new contract and is set for more midfield minutes in 2015, although he’ll still be used in attack when needed.

38. Cyril Rioli
37. Pearce Hanley
36. Chad Wingard
35. Jarrad McVeigh
34. Brendon Goddard
33. David Mundy
32. Bryce Gibbs
31. Nathan Jones

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-03-11/players-top-50-4031

[Phil Mrakov]

Martin @ 39!!
Go DUSTY!!!!!

Nothing to be proud of? He should be top 20. Have a look at the poo players that they have ahead . Bruce Gibbs, Pierce Hanley, Cyril stuffen Rioli !!!! Give us a spell !!

[potsclub]

Again with negative comments.
Yeah he deserves to be higher, but who cares, we know his value!!

You are too grumpy for this forum lol.