Dwayne Russell's predicted Top 50 by the end of 2026

Who is most likely to be the best player in the competition by the end of 2026?

Beyond the current Top 50, SEN's Dwayne Russell has built out a predictive list, suggesting who he believes will make up the 50 best players following the proceedings of this season.

From current stars to the jets of tomorrow, see Dwayne's prediction below!

1. Marcus Bontempelli

"I still think Marcus Bontempelli is most likely to be the number one player at the end of the year this year.

"He has essentially been the best player in the comp for the last three or four years. He had a slow start to the season last year because he was injured.

"He has been a superstar. I think he's still the guy that you've got to knock off."

2. Sam Darcy

3. Jeremy Cameron

4. Errol Gulden

"I think the Swans are going to have a good season, and I think Errol Gulden is one of those that puts his name up in lights and could be the best player in the comp by the end of the year."

5. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera

6. Nick Daicos

"Will it be a tougher season for Collingwood this year, and tougher for him to dominate?"

7. Zak Butters

8. Isaac Heeney

9. Luke Jackson

10. Noah Anderson

11. Ben King

"I think he will have a huge year. He might win the Coleman."

12. Will Ashcroft

13. Riley Thilthorpe

14. Jesse Hogan

15. Chad Warner

"I'm a big Chad Warner fan."

16. Charlie Curnow

"I think he'll have a huge year with the Swans, and I'm going to pick the Swans to win the flag."

17. Izak Rankine

18. Jordan Dawson

19. Hugh McCluggage

20. Zac Bailey

21. Finn Callaghan

22. Matt Rowell

23. Caleb Serong

24. Bailey Smith

25. Kysaiah Pickett

26. Cam Rayner

27. Patrick Cripps

28. Harris Andrews

"It's going to be hard for a defender to be the number one player in the comp, but he is the best defender in the comp."

29. Connor Rozee

30. Max Holmes

31. Nick Watson

32. Toby Greene

33. Tom De Koning

34. Christian Petracca

"Might have a good year and wind back the clock."

35. Clayton Oliver

"Oliver might do likewise."

36. Josh Dunkley

37. Ed Richards

38. Lachie Ash

39. Oscar Allen

"He could surprise a few people with a good season. He has a huge upside when he is at his best."

40. Lachie Neale

41. Harry McKay

42. Hayden Young

43. Jason Horne-Francis

44. Harley Reid

45. Ollie Dempsey

46. Logan Morris

47. Josh Weddle

48. Josh Treacy

49. Andrew Brayshaw

50. Murphy Reid

"He has a big upside."