AFL number crunchers Champion Data have released the list based on player stats, and it looks like this.<\/p>\n
1. Sydney Swans \u2013 Five elite players (Lance Franklin, Dan Hannebery, Tom Papley, Josh Kennedy and Dane Rampe).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Swans also have 12 above average players.<\/em><\/p>\n 2. Port Adelaide \u2013 Six elite players \u2013 (Robbie Gray, Paddy Ryder, Justin Westhoff, Charlie Dixon, Chad Wingard and Travis Boak).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Power has 10 above average players, with Jack Watts and Steven Motlop in that category. New recruit Tom Rockliff was rated average last year, largely because of injury.<\/em><\/p>\n 3. Adelaide \u2013 Six elite players (Brodie Smith, Rory Sloane, Rory Laird, Eddie Betts, Tom Lynch and Taylor Walker).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Crows have five above average players.<\/em><\/p>\n 4. GWS \u2013 Four elite players (Zac Williams, Toby Greene, Jeremy Cameron and Lachie Whitfield).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Giants have 10 above average players.<\/em><\/p>\n 5. Melbourne \u2013 Four elite players (Jake Lever, Christian Petracca, Jayden Hunt and Tom McDonald).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Demons have eight above average players including Clayton Oliver, Max Gawn, Jack Viney and Nathan Jones.<\/em><\/p>\n 6. Geelong \u2013 Four elite players (Patrick Dangerfield, Gary Ablett, Sam Menegola and Daniel Menzel).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Cats have seven above average players.<\/em><\/p>\n 7. Western Bulldogs \u2013 One elite player (Jason Johannisen).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Dogs have nine above average players and 12 average players. Marcus Bontempelli is only in the average category.<\/em><\/p>\n 8. Richmond \u2013 Three elite players (Shane Edwards, Dustin Martin and Alex Rance).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Tigers have nine above average players.<\/em><\/p>\n 9. Hawthorn \u2013 Three elite players (Ben McEvoy, Luke Bruest and Cyril Rioli).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Hawks have seven above average players.<\/em><\/p>\n 10. Collingwood \u2013 Three elite players (Jeremy Howe, Scott Pendlebury and Jack Crisp).<\/strong><\/p>\n 11. Essendon \u2013 Two elite players (Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Michael Hurley).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Bombers have nine above average players.<\/em><\/p>\n 12. West Coast \u2013 Six elite players (Jeremy McGovern, Elliot Yeo, Shannon Hurn, Josh Kennedy, Luke Shuey and Nic Naitanui).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Eagles have two above average players. Andrew Gaff is listed as an average player.<\/em><\/p>\n 13. North Melbourne \u2013 One elite player (Todd Goldstein).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Kangaroos have six above average players.<\/em><\/p>\n 14. St Kilda \u2013 One elite player (Jack Sinclair).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Saints have seven above average players.<\/em><\/p>\n 15. Gold Coast \u2013 Two elite players (Aaron Hall and Tom Lynch).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Suns have four above average players.<\/em><\/p>\n 16. Brisbane Lions \u2013 Two elite players (Daniel Rich and Dayne Zorko).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Lions have four above average players, including Luke Hodge.<\/em><\/p>\n 17. Fremantle \u2013 One elite player (Nat Fyfe).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Dockers have five above average players.<\/em><\/p>\n 18. Carlton \u2013 One elite player (Sam Docherty).<\/strong><\/p>\n The Blues have five above average players.<\/em><\/p>\n\n It's here! @championdata<\/a>'s 2018 AFL list rankings were revealed by Huddo and the guys on #SENBreakfast<\/a> this morning. Do you agree with where your club is ranked? | https:\/\/t.co\/o9XdnkTNqh<\/a> | #AFL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/eKR1mORfSf<\/a><\/p>— SEN Footy (@SENfooty) January 31, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote>
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