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 21-30. 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?
20. Max GAWN (Melbourne)
Age: 25
Height: 208cm
Weight: 112kg
Games: 61
2016 stats (22 games): 14.5 disposals, 8.5 contested possessions, 4.1 marks, 42.2 hitouts, 3.0 clearances, 1.5 inside-50s, 3.6 tackles
19. Robbie GRAY (Port Adelaide)
Age: 29
Height: 183cm
Weight: 84kg
Games: 155
2016 stats (19 games): 26.3 disposals, 13.6 contested possessions, 2.7 marks, 6.1 clearances, 4.6 inside-50s, 4.8 tackles
18. Luke PARKER (Sydney Swans)
Age: 24
Height: 182cm
Weight: 85kg
Games: 127
2016 stats (26 games): 26.9 disposals, 13.6 contested possessions, 3.5 marks, 6.1 clearances, 3.6 inside-50s, 6.5 tackles
17. Sam MITCHELL (West Coast)
Age: 34
Height: 180cm
Weight: 84kg
Games: 307
2016 stats (22 games): 29.6 disposals, 9.8 contested possessions, 3.6 marks, 5.4 clearances, 3.8 inside-50s, 3.6 tackles
16. Rory SLOANE (Adelaide)
Age: 27
Height: 183cm
Weight: 85kg
Games: 141
2016 stats (23 games): 25.2 disposals, 12.7 contested possessions, 3.8 marks, 5.0 clearances, 4.0 inside-50s, 7.0 tackles
15. Dustin MARTIN (Richmond)
Age: 26
Height: 187cm
Weight: 88kg
Games: 153
2016 stats (22 games): 31.1 disposals, 12.6 contested possessions, 4.5 marks, 5.2 clearances, 5.1 inside-50s, 2.5 rebound-50s, 3.6 tackles
14. Aaron SANDILANDS (Fremantle)
Age: 34
Height: 211cm
Weight: 119kg
Games: 244
2016 stats (5 games): 8.2 disposals, 6.6 contested possessions, 2.0 marks, 29.0 hitouts, 2.0 clearances, 1.2 inside-50s, 1.6 tackles
13. Jarryd ROUGHEAD (Hawthorn)
Age: 30
Height: 193cm
Weight: 97kg
Games: 231
*2016 stats (0 games): Did not play.
12. Gary ABLETT (Gold Coast)
Age: 33
Height: 182cm
Weight: 86kg
Games: 288
2016 stats (14 games): 27.0 disposals, 13.2 contested possessions, 2.0 marks, 7.4 clearances, 4.4 inside-50s, 2.6 rebound-50s, 6.1 tackles
11. Cyril RIOLI (Hawthorn)
Age: 28
Height: 177cm
Weight: 80kg
Games: 178
2016 stats (21 games): 13.7 disposals, 7.8 contested possessions, 3.7 marks, 2.3 clearances, 2.8 inside-50s, 6.1 tackles, 2.2 goals
The list so far...
11. Cyril RIOLI (Hawthorn)
12. Gary ABLETT (Gold Coast)
13. Jarryd ROUGHEAD (Hawthorn)
14. Aaron SANDILANDS (Fremantle)
15. Dustin MARTIN (Richmond)
16. Rory SLOANE (Adelaide)
17. Sam MITCHELL (West Coast)
18. Luke PARKER (Sydney Swans)
19. Robbie GRAY (Port Adelaide)
20. Max GAWN (Melbourne)
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)