In his former role as the Herald Sun's chief football writer, Mike Sheahan's bi-annual top 50 players in the competition became a must-read for supporters and players alike. It created discussion – and sometimes controversy.
During this time, if you asked any player lucky enough to be listed, where they ranked each year, and what their highest ranking was, they would be able to tell you.
After a two year hiatus, Sheahan's list returns – exclusively to 1116 SEN – and its sure to create plenty of debate.
Yesterday we unveiled those ranked 31-40. Tomorrow, it will be 11-20 and on Monday 20 March, Mike's top 10 will be revealed, including the coveted No.1 player for 2017.
So who will take the crown?
30. Dyson HEPPELL (Essendon)
Age: 25
Height: 189cm
Weight: 85kg
Games: 106
*2016 stats (0 games): Did not play.
29. Josh KELLY (GWS Giants)
Age: 22
Height: 184cm
Weight: 80kg
Games: 60
2016 stats (24 games): 23.6 disposals, 8.0 contested possessions, 3.8 marks, 2.5 clearances, 4.3 inside-50s, 3.9 tackles
28. Jack STEVEN (St Kilda)
Age: 27
Height: 180cm
Weight: 83kg
Games: 134
2016 stats (22 games): 28.0 disposals, 11.3 contested possessions, 2.8 marks, 5.5 clearances, 5.3 inside-50s, 5.6 tackles
27. Zach MERRETT (Essendon)
Age: 21
Height: 180cm
Weight: 80kg
Games: 59
2016 stats (22 games): 29.9 disposals, 10.4 contested possessions, 5.0 marks, 4.3 clearances, 4.9 inside-50s, 2.0 rebound-50s, 6.2 tackles
26. Callan WARD (GWS Giants)
Age: 27
Height: 186cm
Weight: 84kg
Games: 167
2016 stats (24 games): 23.3 disposals, 11.4 contested possessions, 3.4 marks, 2.0 hitouts, 5.5 clearances, 3.8 inside-50s, 4.5 tackles
25. Dale MORRIS (Western Bulldogs)
Age: 34
Height: 190cm
Weight: 91kg
Games: 230
2016 stats (23 games): 13.3 disposals, 5.8 contested possessions, 4.5 marks, 1.8 rebound-50s, 2.3 tackles
24. Nick RIEWOLDT (St Kilda)
Age: 34
Height: 193cm
Weight: 96kg
Games: 319
2016 stats (21 games): 20.8 disposals, 5.3 contested possessions, 10.6 marks, 3.7 inside-50s, 1.9 tackles, 2.0 goals
23. Josh KENNEDY (West Coast)
Age: 30
Height: 196cm
Weight: 103kg
Games: 188
2016 stats (23 games): 13.0 disposals, 6.6 contested possessions, 6.4 marks, 2.0 inside-50s, 3.0 tackles, 3.6 goals
22. Dan HANNEBERY (Sydney Swans)
Age: 26
Height: 181cm
Weight: 76kg
Games: 170
2016 stats (26 games): 30.8 disposals, 13.2 contested possessions, 3.6 marks, 4.7 clearances, 4.9 inside-50s, 4.9 tackles
21. Jobe WATSON (Essendon)
Age: 32
Height: 190cm
Weight: 94kg
Games: 200
*2016 stats (0 games): Did not play.
The list so far...
21. Jobe WATSON (Essendon)
22. Dan HANNEBERY (Sydney Swans)
23. Josh KENNEDY (West Coast)
24. Nick RIEWOLDT (St Kilda)
25. Dale MORRIS (Western Bulldogs)
26. Callan WARD (GWS Giants)
27. Zach MERRETT (Essendon)
28. Jack STEVEN (St Kilda)
29. Josh KELLY (GWS Giants)
30. Dyson HEPPELL (Essendon)
31. Jeremy CAMERON (GWS Giants)
32. Easton WOOD (Western Bulldogs)
33. Dylan SHIEL (GWS Giants)
34. Luke SHUEY (West Coast)
35. Jon PATTON (GWS Giants)
36. Adam TRELOAR (Collingwood)
37. Patrick CRIPPS (Carlton)
38. Rory LOBB (GWS Giants)
39. Taylor WALKER (Adelaide)
40. Dayne BEAMS (Brisbane Lions)
41. Steele SIDEBOTTOM (Collingwood)
42. Lachie NEALE (Fremantle)
43. Liam PICKEN (Western Bulldogs)
44. Todd GOLDSTEIN (North Melbourne)
45. Heath SHAW (GWS Giants)
46. Steven MAY (Gold Coast)
47. Darcy MOORE (Collingwood)
48. Jack VINEY (Melbourne)
49. Toby GREENE (GWS Giants)
50. Christian PETRACCA (Melbourne)