2023 AFL Player Ratings For Round 24

Stats Insider's AFL Player Ratings have been updated ahead of Round 24 of the 2023 AFL season.

Our player ratings look to answer the most asked question of 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. Jacob Weitering (Carlton)

5. Steven May (Melbourne)

The top five key defender ratings remained unchanged following Round 23 of the 2023 AFL season.

Magpies skipper Darcy Moore is the best key defender in the AFL according to Stats Insider's player ratings despite not playing in Collingwood's loss to Brisbane.

AFL Player Ratings: General Defenders

1. Jordan Dawson (Adelaide)

2. James Sicily (Hawthorn)

3. Tom Stewart (Geelong)

4. Dan Houston (Port Adelaide)

5. Bailey Dale (Western Bulldogs)

The top five general defenders remained unchanged after Round 23, with Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson rated as the best general defender in the AFL.

AFL Player Ratings: Midfielders

1. Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)

2. Christian Petracca (Melbourne)

3. Zach Merrett (Essendon)

4. Lachie Neale (Brisbane)

5. Zak Butters (Port Adelaide)

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is the best midfielder in the AFL.

Clayton Oliver dropped out of the top five for the first time this season after his second game back from a long-term injury. Oliver will be relied upon as the Demons face the Swans in the final game of their home and away season.

AFL Player Ratings: Rucks

1. Max Gawn (Melbourne)

2. Tim English (Western Bulldogs)

3. Rowan Marshall (St Kilda)

4. Jarrod Witts (Gold Coast)

5. Luke Jackson (Fremantle)

Melbourne captain Max Gawn is the best ruckman in the AFL.

The biggest jump in the ruck positions saw Fremantle's Luke Jackson move to fifth overall after the Dockers lost to Port Adelaide in Round 23.

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 key forwards in the game all remained the same following Round 21.

Carlton's Charlie Curnow is the best key forward in the AFL and was a catalyst for Blues' comeback win against Gold Coast in Round 23.

AFL Player Ratings: General Forwards

1. Toby Greene (GWS)

2. Dustin Martin (Richmond)

3. Isaac Heeney (Sydney)

4. Charlie Cameron (Brisbane)

5. Mitch Owens (St Kilda)

GWS captain Toby Greene the best general forward in the AFL despite being subbed out of the Giants' big win over Essendon.

All five positions remained unchanged following Round 23.

AFL Player Ratings: Overall

1. Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)

2. Christian Petracca (Melbourne)

3. Zach Merrett (Essendon)

4. Jordan Dawson (Adelaide)

5. Lachie Neale (Brisbane)

6. Zak Butters (Port Adelaide)

7. Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)

8. James Sicily (Hawthorn)

9. Toby Greene (GWS)

10. Nick Daicos (Collingwood) 

How We Rank Every AFL Player

Ranking every player in the AFL involves a dedicated effort that necessitates a systematic and data-centric method.

At Stats Insider, we wholeheartedly embrace this mission through the application of a customised strategy designed to create precise assessments of AFL players. Our process entails a thorough analysis that takes into account a variety of factors, including game summaries, coaches votes, and viewpoints from AFL media outlets. By employing this comprehensive approach, we are able to identify players who have left significant impressions in every match.

To ensure the highest level of accuracy in evaluating AFL players, we employ a unique scoring system reminiscent of the AFL SuperCoach methodology. This system empowers us to effectively measure players' performances on the field.

Our primary goal is to provide the most precise player appraisals in the AFL. We are committed to acknowledging the deserving achievements of every player, whether they are renowned stars or unsung heroes. Through our diligent efforts, we aim to rank each player in the league, giving them the recognition they truly merit.

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