2023 AFL Player Ratings for Round 15

Stats Insider's AFL Player Ratings have been updated prior to Round 15 of the 2023 AFL season.

Footy fans routinely ask who the best AFL players are, and our objective, data-driven rankings aim to deliver the answer.

Let's take a look at Stats Insider's most recent AFL Player Ratings.

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AFL Player Ratings: Key Defenders

1. Darcy Moore (Collingwood)

2. Harris Andrews (Brisbane)

3. Steven May (Melbourne)

4. Jacob Weitering (Carlton)

5. Callum Wilkie (St Kilda)

The AFL player ratings for key defenders remained unchanged after Round 14.

Collingwood's Darcy Moore is at the top, with Harris Andrews in second position after Brisbane's win over Sydney. Steven May stays in third despite Melbourne's bye, while Jacob Weitering and Callum Wilkie round out the top five.

AFL Player Ratings: General Defenders

1. Nick Daicos (Collingwood)

2. Jack Sinclair (St Kilda)

3. James Sicily (Hawthorn)

4. Jordan Dawson (Adelaide)

5. Dan Houston (Port Adelaide)

The top four positions for general defenders all stayed the same following Round 14. 

Nick Daicos, the 2023 Brownlow Medal favourite at Betfair, retains the top spot on Stats insider's AFL player ratings for general defenders. 

Port Adelaide's Dan Houston was the only change to the top five, moving into fifth after the Power's win against Geelong.

AFL Player Ratings: Midfielders

1. Clayton Oliver (Melbourne), Christian Petracca (Melbourne) & Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)

2. Lachie Neale (Brisbane)

3. Zak Butters (Port Adelaide)

Melbourne duo Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca were joined at the top by Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli, who gathered 31 touches and kicked three goals in the Bulldogs' win over North Melbourne.

Lachie Neale was the notable mover in the midfielder rankings, claiming the fourth spot behind the trio at the top, while Zak Butters rounds out the top five.

AFL Player Ratings: Rucks

1. Jarrod Witts (Gold Coast)

2. Tim English (Western Bulldogs)

3. Sean Darcy (Fremantle)

4. Max Gawn (Melbourne)

5. Rowan Marshall (St Kilda)

Our AFL player ratings for rucks remained unchanged from Round 14.

Jarrod Witts remains at the top despite Gold Coast losing to Carlton at the MCG, while Tim English retains the second spot after the Western Bulldogs defeated North Melbourne. 

AFL Player Ratings: Key Forwards

1. Charlie Curnow (Carlton)

2. Jeremy Cameron (Geelong)

3. Taylor Walker (Adelaide)

4. Tom Hawkins (Geelong)

5. Jeremy Finlayson (Port Adelaide)

Charlie Curnow remains at the top of our key forwards after booting two goals in Carlton's win over Gold Coast, with Geelong's Jeremy Cameron staying in second. Cameron is Betfair's 2023 Coleman Medal favourite despite only kicking one goal in Round 14. 

Taylor Walker, Tom Hawkins and Jeremy Finlayson round out the top five.

AFL Player Ratings: General Forwards

1. Toby Greene (GWS)

2. Jake Stringer (Essendon)

3. Isaac Heeney (Sydney)

4. Charlie Cameron (Brisbane)

5. Dustin Martin (Richmond)

Our player ratings for general forwards remained unchanged towards the top, with Toby Greene retaining the first position following his four-goal effort in GWS' 70-point win over Fremantle while Essendon forward Jake Stringer stayed in second after the Bombers' bye.

Isaac Heeney and Charlie Cameron swapped positions following their Round 14 clash against each other, while Dustin Martin moved to fifth after Richmond's win against St Kilda. 

AFL Player Ratings: Overall

1. Clayton Oliver (Melbourne), Christian Petracca (Melbourne) & Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)

2. Lachie Neale (Brisbane) 

3. Zak Butters (Port Adelaide)

4. Nick Daicos (Collingwood)

5. Jack Sinclair (St Kilda)

6. James Sicily (Hawthorn)

7. Zach Merrett (Essendon)

8. Toby Greene (GWS)

How We Rank Every AFL Player

Ranking every player in the AFL is an arduous task, but we tackle this challenge with a systematic and data-driven approach.

By employing a meticulous analysis, we consider a range of factors, including match reports, coaches' votes, and AFL media votes. This comprehensive method allows us to identify the players who have made noteworthy contributions in each game. Furthermore, to ensure an accurate assessment of every AFL player, we utilise a unique scoring methodology resembling AFL SuperCoach.

Our primary objective is to deliver the most precise player ratings in the AFL. We commit ourselves to acknowledging each player's deserving recognition based on their performance on the field, irrespective of their fame as superstars or their status as unsung contributors. Through our diligent efforts, we strive to give every player in the league the credit they deserve.

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