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 41-50. Tomorrow, it will be 21-30 and 11-20 on Friday.
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?
40. Dayne BEAMS (Brisbane Lions)
Age: 27 Height: 186cm Weight: 87kg Games: 128
2016 stats (2 games): 24.0 disposals, 10.0 contested possessions, 3.5 marks, 4.0 clearances, 3.0 inside-50s, 2.5 tackles
39. Taylor WALKER (Adelaide)
Age: 27 Height: 194cm Weight: 98kg Games: 130
2016 stats (23 games): 14.4 disposals, 6.4 contested possessions, 6.7 marks, 3.6 inside-50s, 1.5 tackles, 2.0 goals
38. Rory LOBB (GWS Giants)
Age: 24 Height: 206cm Weight: 102kg Games: 35
2016 stats (24 games): 11.8 disposals, 6.5 contested possessions, 4.6 marks, 6.6 hitouts, 1.2 inside-50s, 2.7 tackles, 1.2 goals
37. Patrick CRIPPS (Carlton)
Age: 22 Height: 195cm Weight: 93kg Games: 44
2016 stats (21 games): 27.0 disposals, 16.9 contested possessions, 3.2 marks, 8.8 clearances, 2.9 inside-50s, 6.6 tackles
36. Adam TRELOAR (Collingwood)
Age: 24 Height: 182cm Weight: 85kg Games: 101
2016 stats (22 games): 30.6 disposals, 12.0 contested possessions, 3.2 marks, 5.4 clearances, 4.0 inside-50s, 6.3 tackles
35. Jon PATTON (GWS Giants)
Age: 24 Height: 198cm Weight: 103kg Games: 55
2016 stats (23 games): 10.2 disposals, 4.9 contested possessions, 5.7 marks, 1.4 inside-50s, 1.4 tackles, 1.7 goals
34. Luke SHUEY (West Coast)
Age: 26 Height: 183cm Weight: 90kg Games: 134
2016 stats (23 games): 25.9 disposals, 12.4 contested possessions, 2.4 marks, 6.7 clearances, 3.8 inside-50s, 6.5 tackles
33. Dylan SHIEL (GWS Giants)
Age: 24 Height: 181cm Weight: 83kg Games: 87
2016 stats (23 games): 27.8 disposals, 10.4 contested possessions, 3.6 marks, 5.6 clearances, 4.0 inside-50s, 3.7 tackles
32. Easton WOOD (Western Bulldogs)
Age: 26 Height: 186cm Weight: 84kg Games: 107
2016 stats (20 games): 16.3 disposals, 5.8 contested possessions, 6.3 marks, 1.9 inside-50s, 2.1 rebound-50s, 1.4 tackles
31. Jeremy CAMERON (GWS Giants)
Age: 24 Height: 196cm Weight: 93kg Games: 93
2016 stats (20 games): 11.3 disposals, 4.8 contested possessions, 3.6 marks, 1.8 inside-50s, 1.9 tackles, 2.7 goals
The list so far...
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)