M1 Jack Macrae

Western Bulldogs, MID

The number one man in the middle now and serious contender to replace Mitchell in starting squads as a walk up captain. 122.6

(19) 120

M2 Zach Merrett

Essendon, MID

Nothing has changed here, all looking good so far this pre season and he is set to return to his dominant best. 101.5

(22) 118

M3 Patrick Cripps

Carlton, MID

The way he is looking this pre-season, he is every chance to bump Merrett. Set for a huge season! 109.3

(22) 115

M4 Taylor Adams

Collingwood, MID

I have convinced myself he is returning to a full time mid role despite the Pies being inundated with talent in there. Has Pig qualities and I am expecting huge things. 95.1

(19) 115

M5 Josh Kelly

GWS Giants, MID

On track for a career best season where the sky is the limit. 108.4

(15) 114

M6 Lachie Neale

Brisbane Lions, MID

I just fell this environment is going to bring out a career best average for the ball magnet. 100.2

(22) 113

M7

Matt Crouch

Adelaide, MID

Under-rated, finished the season with five scores over 120 in his last nine and set for a huge year. 104.9

(18) 112