2023 AFL Player Ratings for Round 19

Stats Insider's AFL Player Ratings have been updated heading into Round 19 of the 2023 AFL season.

Every week we look to settle the argument between footy fans Australia-wide: who is the best player in the AFL?

Check out Stats Insider's latest AFL Player Ratings, sorted by position, and their overall standing across the competition.

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AFL Player Ratings: Key Defenders

1. Darcy Moore (Collingwood)

2. Harris Andrews (Brisbane)

3. Sam Taylor (GWS)

4. Steven May (Melbourne)

5. Jacob Weitering (Carlton)

The top five key defenders remained the same after Round 18, with only one change made to the ratings. Giants defender Sam Taylor jumped ahead of Steven May into third position following GWS' 71-57 victory over Adelaide.

Darcy Moore is the best key defender in the AFL according to Stats Insider's ratings after playing in Collingwood's win over Fremantle in Round 18.

AFL Player Ratings: General Defenders

1. Jack Sinclair (St Kilda)

2. Jordan Dawson (Adelaide)

3. James Sicily (Hawthorn)

4. Dan Houston (Port Adelaide)

5. Tom Stewart (Geelong)

The general defender AFL player ratings remain unchanged following Round 18. Jack Sinclair is currently the AFL's best general defender according to Stats Insider AFL Player Ratings despite St Kilda losing 51-77 to Gold Coast, while Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson maintained his spot in second.

Sinclair and the Saints face off against North Melbourne in Round 19.

AFL Player Ratings: Midfielders

1. Christian Petracca (Melbourne)

2. Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)

3. Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)

4. Lachie Neale (Brisbane)

5. Nick Daicos (Collingwood)

There was only one change to our AFL player ratings for midfielders following Round 18, with Marcus Bontempelli jumping above Clayton Oliver following the Western Bulldogs' defeat against Sydney. 

Christian Petracca retained his standing as the best midfielder in the AFL following Melbourne's narrow victory over Brisbane, amassing 26 disposals and kicking four goals.

Brownlow Medal favourite at Betfair Nick Daicos rounds out the top five midfielders in the game.

AFL Player Ratings: Rucks

1. Tim English (Western Bulldogs)

2. Jarrod Witts (Gold Coast)

3. Max Gawn (Melbourne)

4. Rowan Marshall (St Kilda)

5. Sean Darcy (Fremantle)

The top three rankings for rucks in our AFL player ratings were unchanged following Round 18. St Kilda's Rowan Marshall moved above Fremantle's Sean Darcy, who injured his ankle in Fremantle's defeat to Collingwood.

Tim English is the best rated ruck in the AFL and will line up against Essendon in Round 19.

AFL Player Ratings: Key Forwards

1. Charlie Curnow (Carlton)

2. Taylor Walker (Adelaide)

3. Jeremy Cameron (Geelong)

4. Tom Hawkins (Geelong)

5. Joe Daniher (Brisbane)

The top five AFL key forwards remained unchanged following Round 18. Charlie Curnow is our best rated key forward in the AFL following a standout performance in Carlton's 50 point win over Port Adelaide.

Jeremy Cameron held steady in third position following his successful return from injury.

AFL Player Ratings: General Forwards

1. Toby Greene (GWS)

2. Dustin Martin (Richmond)

3. Isaac Heeney (Sydney)

4. Mitch Owens (St Kilda)

5. Charlie Cameron (Brisbane)

The general forwards stayed steady following Round 18, with Toby Greene retaining his spot as the best general forward in the AFL. Dustin Martin stayed in second after making an impact in Richmond's 98-60 victory over West Coast.

Greene and the Giants host the Suns in Round 19.

AFL Player Ratings: Overall

1. Christian Petracca (Melbourne)

2. Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)

3. Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)

4. Lachie Neale (Brisbane) 

5. Jack Sinclair (St Kilda)

6. Nick Daicos (Collingwood)

7. Zach Merrett (Essendon)

8. Jordan Dawson (Adelaide)

9. Zak Butters (Port Adelaide)

10. Darcy Moore (Collingwood)

How We Rank Every AFL Player

Ranking every player in the AFL is an arduous endeavour that necessitates a meticulous and data-centric approach.

At Stats Insider, we embrace this challenge by employing a methodology specifically designed to generate accurate AFL player ratings. Our process entails a thorough analysis that takes into account various factors, such as match reports, coaches votes, and AFL media votes. By employing this comprehensive approach, we can identify players who have made notable contributions in each game.

In order to ensure utmost precision in evaluating AFL players, we utilise a unique scoring methodology akin to AFL SuperCoach. This methodology enables us to effectively assess players' performances on the field.

Our primary goal is to provide the most precise player ratings in the AFL. We are committed to acknowledging the deserving achievements of every player, regardless of their stature as superstars or their underappreciated status as contributors. Through our diligent efforts, we aim to rank each player in the league and give them the recognition they genuinely merit.

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