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The top-rated AFL<\/a> team is here, and it’s been selected by you.<\/p>\n Zero Hanger’s AFL Player Rater<\/a> rates the best AFL<\/a> players head-to-head and shape the ultimate fan-powered AFL Player Ratings<\/a>. Every vote helps determine who truly stands as the best player in the AFL<\/a> by position – from defenders to forwards, midfielders and rucks.<\/p>\n Our system uses a proven Elo rating algorithm – the same system used in global sports rankings. All players start with the same rating, and each vote adjusts their score based on the strength of their opponent.<\/p>\n Beating a highly ranked player earns more points, while losing to a lower-ranked player results in a bigger drop. This creates a constantly evolving ranking system that rewards form, consistency, and performance – meaning the best AFL<\/a> players rise to the top based on real fan opinion.<\/p>\n Want to see the results? Check out the\u00a0live AFL Player Ratings<\/a>\u00a0to track the top-ranked players in every position.<\/p>\n Defenders<\/p>\n Brisbane dual premiership player Harris Andrews<\/a> is the first cab off the rank, coming in as the No.1 rated defender in the competition.<\/p>\n Andrews has won, according to Zero Hanger’s AFL Player Ratings <\/a>80.64 percent of his matchups for a total of 2284.6 ratings points.<\/p>\n Following shortly behind is Giant Sam Taylor<\/a>, who despite only returning to the field last weekend for the first time, is favoured among those who vote.<\/p>\n Sydney’s Nick Blakey<\/a>, St Kilda’s Callum Wilkie<\/a>, Geelong’s Tom Stewart<\/a> and Taylor’s teammate Lachie Whitfield<\/a> round out the six defenders.<\/p>\n The selected six are the only defenders who have a ratings points over 2000.<\/p>\n FB: Tom Stewart<\/a>, Harris Andrews<\/a>, Callum Wilkie<\/a>
HB: Nick Blakey<\/a>, Sam Taylor<\/a>, Lachie Whitfield<\/a><\/p>\n
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