The Pole with the goals has gone from strength to strength, with an outrageous late career peak. The club also lost its much-loved captain and No.1 ruck Ben McEvoy, who decided to hang up the boots, and 255-game veteran Liam Shiels also retired (but then found his way to North Melbourne). Gold Coast have a very impressive 19, four of whom won rising star awards in 2020. Please refresh the page and try again. Nobody could play football as if sat in a directors chair and Pasolini their way through a game. 295. LANCE FRANKLIN (HAWTHORN/SYDNEY SWANS), 2000-2020 stats: 300 games, 944 goals, 170 Brownlow votes, averaged 15.5 disposals, 2000-2020 CV: Two-time premiership Hawk, eight-time All-Australian (one as captain), one best and fairest, four-time Coleman medallist, 11-time club leading goalkicker. No player has won more MVP awards. The surrounding blur and rush did not disrupt his tempo, nor impair his vision. 14. 2010 - Collingwood vs St. Kilda. The dual Brownlow medalist has been the star of the Dockers for some time, transforming into the league's best contested possession player of the past decade. REAL MADRID Is Toni Kroos one of the best midfielders of the 21st century? But from that effervescent starlet grew a dependable leader: Spain's reliable backbone through three consecutive international trophies. Luis Gonzalez Matt Kemp Jason Kendall Mike Lowell Hideki Matsui Brandon Phillips Gary Sheffield Grady Sizemore Jason Varitek Vernon Wells Pitchers Bronson Arroyo A.J. It has been a drastic reset under former premiership hero Sam Mitchell, who took the coaching reins from Clarkson at the end of the 2021 season in what was a messy handover. Across his stellar two-club career, 'Buddy' has also added four Coleman Medals, two premierships and a best and fairest from his 300-game career. With the NRL season shut down and no footy to . Debate about the best players of the 21st Century goes . The Brownlows, All-Australians, best and fairests and flags flowed, even after he sensationally walked away from the Cats at the end of 2010 to become new club Gold Coasts marquee player. It was clear from an early age that there was something special about Hazard. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Toure won four consecutive African Player of the Year awards between 2011 and 2014, his first four seasons with Manchester City, and he played a pivotal role in the Citizens first title of the Premier League era in 2011/12. JESSE HOGAN. Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. The criteria was a player had to play more than 50 games from 2000 onwards. He averaged 29.5 a game in 2000 then accumulated 46 touches (plus 20 contested possessions, 13 inside 50s, eight clearances and a goal) against Fremantle early in 2001 in an awesome solo display. This list was composed by taking the players with the best careers in the 21st Century (2000-2019). 1 pick Sam Walsh with the Blues confirming hes a certain starter against Richmond. Franklin will be keen to knock down the 1,000-goal milestone as he currently sits just 56 goals away, securing his rank with some of the game's greatest ever forwards. As a 21-year-old, Franklins 2008 season was the stuff of legend. The 100 best players of the 21st Century: the greatest Ballon d'Or hoggers, serial winners and cult heroes since the turn of the millennium. In fact he probably became a wiser and more-rounded player at the Blues. Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. Rahul Dravid (Ind) Key numbers (from Jan 1, 2000): 130 matches, 10,590 runs at 52.95 His decision to throw his Norm Smith Medal an award won for his scintillating 32-disposal display during the 2002 Grand Final in his sock immediately after the Magpies loss to Brisbane proved just how highly he valued the ultimate AFL honour. He dresses as he played, achieving class in the smart and the casual. Get everything you need, from team lists, fixtures, statistics and a profile on every single player in the competition in our 2023 AFL Season Guide. Or why not treat yourself? Inside or outside, left boot or right boot, in the air or on the ground, short kick or long kick, overhead or on the ground, in front of the goals or on the last line of defence, Geelong or Gold Coast he could do it all and has done it all, wherever hes played. The 100 best players of the 21st Century: 100-81 The 100 best players of the 21st Century: 80-61 The 100 best players of the 21st Century: 60-41 The 100 best players of the 21st Century: 40-26 The . He captained them to four Grand Finals, three of them were premierships. The Western Bulldogs Official App is your one stop shop for all your latest team News, Videos, Player Profiles, Scores and Stats delivered LIVE to your smartphone or tablet! His time with the Suns proved he could do it with any side, winning a second Brownlow in 2013 and even winning the club's leading goal-kicking tally in 2012 and 2013. It shouldnt take away from his outstanding Blues stint, which netted him a second Brownlow Medal and three best and fairests. Nat Fyfe deserves his position in our best AFL players of the modern era list, with the dual Brownlow Medallist still among the absolute top echelon of stars in 2020. These are guys you want to go out to battle with. Black also sits in exclusive company as one of only six players to win a Brownlow, Premiership and Norm Smith, joining the likes of Bartel, Williams, Hird, Judd and Martin. Reserved. On the other hand, Jason Carter, born 11 days into the new millennium has already been delisted by Fremantle after two games in 2019. I think that holds a lot of weight, if your players and your peers vote you as the best captain it shows what they think about you. Tom Harley led Geelong to the 2007 premiership and the 2009 premiership, they were coming off a premiership drought since 1963, so it was a long time. There were seasons in which Didier Drogba didn't live up to his humongous hype but that big game record alone is reason to see him as one of the greatest African players of all time. Every now and then, you get caught on YouTube watching freakish Judd highlights from the mid-2000s. Ferdinand was a ball-playing defender of the European school, rather than the bruising centre-halves more associated with the English school of thought. You will receive a verification email shortly. Come the turn of the century, his standing in the game grew as he inspired the Magpies to a genuine premiership tilt. As we near the last Saturday in September, to help whet your appetite for the big day, here are the 10 Best AFL Grand Final Moments of the 21st Century in chronological order. In the back-end of 2000, he went on a ridiculous six-game streak where he averaged 31.2 disposals and polled Brownlow votes in five of the matches. That is the reason I gave him the best captain of the last 23 years., 2023, SEN All Rights Or why not treat yourself? Ignore the description#afl #afl2022 #goty #shorts #2022 #aflw #aflw #shorts #ytshorts #ytshort #yt Provides a lot of energy. Patrick Vieira was the beating heart of every side he led, winning the Euros with France, a double and unbeaten title with Arsenal and covering more grass than just about any other teammate. Comparing different eras in football is a thankless task . Between 2001 and 2003, Voss won two AFLPA MVP awards, two best and fairests, three best captain titles and All-Australian honours on three occasions (including twice as the captain). I thought it was timely to pick a team of future champions who over the next decade will become the face of the AFL. Pictures: Getty Images Defining the greats of any sporting era is a tough ask - but with the AFL on hiatus for. As we are now a fifth of the way through the new millennium and the babies born in the first few years of the 2000s are beginning to make a name for themselves on the players lists at all 18 AFL clubs. The WA-born prospect had to toil to break into the Lions side, but he was rewarded with seven straight games late in the 2008 campaign going on to average over 26 touches in those matches. 13-min read. Judd won his first Brownlow at 21-years-old and was soon a premiership star in 2006 with the Eagles, leading the club alongside the likes of Ben Cousins, Daniel Kerr and Dean Cox. 2000-2020 stats: 346 games, 437 goals, 266 Brownlow votes, averaged 25.3 disposals, 2000-2020 CV: Two-time premiership Cat, two-time Brownlow Medallist, five-time AFLPA MVP, eight-time All-Australian (one as captain), six-time best and fairest, three-time club leading goalkicker. The 100 best players of the 21st Century: 100-81 The 100 best players of the 21st Century: 80-61 The 100 best players of the 21st Century: 60-41 The 100 best players of the 21st Century: 40-26 The . Unfortunate to miss out on a premiership medallion, Riewoldt will forever go down as one of the game's greatest centre-half forwards. In particular, Judds leadership helped Carlton emerge from one of the clubs darkest periods into one of great promise during the late 2000s and early 2010s. He played at least 21 games in each of those seven seasons. If Judd had maintained that same level after his sensational move to Carlton, hed probably be higher on this list. Randomn but heading into the 2023 season I was thinking who would be stop the AFL Mt Rushmore of the 21st Century. Trent Cotchin captained Richmond to nearly 200 games and in that time they won two thirds of those games, 130 of those 200 they won. Lloyd started the 21st century like no other, having two 100+ goal seasons in 2000 and 2001 and added a third Coleman Medal in 2003. Youll never tire of watching them. Former AFL forward Daniel Menzel has ranked his top seven AFL captains of the 21st century. He captained Collingwood in 184 games, he captained them to a Grand Final, he was twice the AFLPAs best captain he is a silky footballer, he got it done. Greatest player of the 21st Century (so far)" thread, where we could all share some of our favourite stories of the great man. Toni Kroos can do both. Voss played through most of the 90s, but his durability and elite consistency across the first seven years of the 2000s mustnt be forgotten. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Playing Career: 1982, 1984-96 (Haw 1982, Geel 1984-96) Games: 248. Over the past few days, foxfooty.com.au has been counting down the Top 20 of the Past 20. Lance Franklins famous match-winning goal against Adelaide in 2007 elimination final. NY 10036. At the very start of the 21st Century, Luis Figo committed the most controversial transfer that football had ever seen. At his peak, Falcao looked utterly unstoppable - Chelsea fans might still have traumatic flashbacks to his stunning first half hat-trick in a 4-1 UEFA Super Cup victory for Atleti in 2012. The shaggy-haired Spaniard captained Barcelona to an incredible 18 major titles, including six La Liga crowns and three Champions Leagues, and his magnetic effect on trophies extended to international level too. Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated. The 8 Best AFL Debut's of the 21st Century TONIGHT AFL and Carlton fans alike will get their first look at prized No. THE NUMBERS:12 disposals, 5 marks, 5 goals Nedved also captained his country to the final of Euro 2004, where they lost to Greece, and he opted to stay with Juve following their demotion to Serie B in the wake of the Calciopoli match fixing scandal, helping them go straight back up at the first attempt. He may not have enjoyed the same level of success in an England shirt, but Terry was at least the only English player to earn a place in the 2006 World Cup team of the tournament. A powerhouse of the 21st century that hauled in four premierships in the Alastair Clarkson era (including three in a row from 2013-2015), the Hawks last played finals in 2018. Luke Hodge (Hawthorn) 19. Left-footers like him arent supposed to have a better chance of kicking a goal from the boundary on the wrong side for a left-footer. Where Robben was direct, obvious, powerful and bold, Ribery was deft, thoughtful and capable of the unexpected. He got awarded the AFLPA best captain four times that just shows what his peers thought about him. Hawthorn draftee Cam Mackenzie had an eye-catching performance, picking up 24 disposals, one goal and two assists, while James Worpel returned to his best with a 30-possession game. Create Account. Goals: 156+. Make sure you keep up to date with the latestAFLand AFL Fantasy articles andfollow my fan pages onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramto never miss a minute of the action! Stay tuned, and check out the other runners and riders. He was a fast skilful, accurate, hungry and strong onballer for both the Cats and Suns, proving he can lead a team of stars and one with next-to none. Buckley won a record six Copeland Trophies during his 15 season in the AFL, averaging above touches disposals in every year in the system. He captained Brisbane to the 2001, 2002, 2003 premierships and even in the 2004 Grand Final. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work The outstanding performer for Germany in Brazil in 2014; the steady metronome during Real Madrid's Threepeat. Channel 7 AFL commentators Luke Hodge and Shaun Burgoyne are also Hawthorn icons and teammates of Mitchell. Amazing to think Ablett would have even gotten close to the level of his father when he first arrived at Kardinia Park, but now we could argue he has surpassed his senior. He was at the very core of everything that would happen on Eastlands. THE NUMBERS: 26 disposals, 9 marks, 4 tackles, 1 Brownlow vote While most AFL fans will remember Ben Truck Rutten for his All-Australian defensive days his debut match in 2003 was something quite the opposite. The Chelsea legend established a reputation as one of the Premier Leagues greatest-ever defenders during 19 years at Stamford Bridge. 548 games, 303 goals and 57 assists record Radamel Falcao Garca in the twentieth century from the shirts of River Plate, Porto . The club's CEO at the time, John Anderson acted as non-voting chairman of the panel. The Czech Republic international was behind four league titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups and a Champions League triumph during his 11-year spell with Chelsea, before clinching another FA Cup at Arsenal. Pic: Getty. Well before Tom Mitchell and Lachie Neale were racking up 40-plus disposals a game for fun, Buckley was the leagues true ball magnet in an era when possessions were harder to accumulate. 2000-2020 stats: 161 games, 137 goals, 94 Brownlow votes, averaged 22.1 disposals, 2000-2020 CV: Three-time premiership Lion (all as captain), two-time AFLPA MVP, three-time All-Australian (two as captain), three-time best and fairest. Whether it is high flying marks, bone jarring tackles or freakish goals, Australian Rules has it all. Still, were nit-picking. The following players have been inducted into the Carlton Hall of Fame. Now we present the top five ranked players in foxfooty.com.aus Top 20 of the Past 20. CB, CM, CF. After three previous top-five finishes, he finally broke through to claim a maiden Brownlow Medal. A leader in defence like few had ever seen in the Premier League, Kompany embraced the club he defined, Mancunian twang and all. Since then, the Swans have made two Grand Finals but havent won a flag. The long-legged Ivorian mastered the role of the box-to-box midfielder, capable of causing damage in the final third and winning the ball while protecting his defence. Because Judds explosive best during a four-year period at West Coast (2004 to 2007) was better than any players optimum output on this 20-man list. But the trait that defined Voss career was his ferocity at the contest. 10 greatest AFL players of all time. The fact most started to quickly drop the Jnr from his name and even started to refer to his dad as Gary Sr proved hed arrived. 4. Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Salah: The top 100 players of the 21st century ranked Football Football Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Salah: The top 100 players of the 21st century ranked By. With his technical ability and intelligence, he would still slot into elite teams in the modern game, many years after he left his six-Premier League title-winning career behind him. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Lee McCulloch. And fair to say there is some big names on this one! Its no coincidence that in his three years at an increasingly galactic Real Madrid, he picked up two La Liga titles and a Champions League, while the club had to wait another four years to lift another domestic title and 11 years to lift a European title once he left for Chelsea. Modern-day forwards like him arent supposed to average 3.5 goals per game across multiple seasons. Few footballers have been this influential and even fewer have been quite so adored. Dangerfield has won seven All-Austrlian selections in the past eight seasons and is a proven threat within the middle and deep forward. Then again, Buddy is no ordinary player or footy figure. Port Adelaide, who lead the competition from go to whoa during the home-and-away season last season have managed to blood three quality millenniums who in 2021 should all bring up their half-century of games: Connor Rozee (38 games), Zac Butters (36) and Xavier Duursma (35) while at Collingwood, rising star Isaac Quaynor played 15 games but only three other millenniums played only a handful between them. When the game was on the line, he won two Norm Smith Medals (in Grand Finals) he was a captain in. Itd be a superhuman yet thoroughly well-deserved milestone. He may well be the Ballon d'Or's greatest miss, too. Welcome. How many others have a position named after them? Dalziell held the disposals record for less than two years before another mature-aged player stole his thunder. But perhaps Alonsos greatest achievement was his central role in Spains three consecutive major tournament victories at Euro 2008, World Cup 2010 and Euro 2012. Judd won another Brownlow in 2010 having averaged close to 27 disposals, 14-contested touches, 5.25 tackles and 6.50 clearances a game and would end his career after 279 games, winning six All-Australian selections and five Best and Fairests. Gary Ablett was arguably an even better player at the Suns. The top 10 players in your ranking, below, will next go head-to-head with our winningest pre-80 and 80-99 stars for the battle to determine the one true bass GOAT. Picture: Phil Hillyard. They also had to have played at least one game at . 11. He won the 2002 World Cup winner with Brazil, earning a place in the All-Star team with his performances, and his 21st-century trophy haul also includes two Champions League and three La Liga titles with Real Madrid. The two-time Norm Smith medalist has reached unparalleled feats and continues to prove to be a one in a generation-type player. Get the best features, fun and footballing frolics straight to your inbox every week. Sam Mitchell talks to the team during the AFL practice match between Hawthorn and Collingwood in Tasmania. Martin boasts two best and fairest honours, three All-Australian selections and 251 goals from his 225 game career. Hazard captained Belgium to a third-place finish and won the Silver Ball at the 2018 World Cup, his countrys best-ever finish. Please refresh the page and try again. He was probably stiff not to win Buckleys 2002 Norm Smith Medal too. 22. He only won the AFLPAs best captain award once which is surprising, back in 2013. He captained Geelong to the one premiership, played in four but only captained one which is probably what held him back from giving him the number one or two title.. Pictures: AFL Photos DOMINANT tap specialist or athletic around-the-ground option? The three-time German Footballer of the Year starred in Bayer Leverkusens remarkable runners-up treble of 2001/02, when they finished second in the Champions League, Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal, before losing the World Cup final to Brazil that summer. Novak Djokovic (tennis) 18. Sachin Tendulkar (cricket) 17. A World Cup winner and 10-time Serie A winner, his three times on the losing side of a Champions League final feel thoroughly undeserving of a player who has become the godfather of modern goalkeeping. Four Brownlow Medallists and the fifth deserves one, Four game-changing freaks and a controversial legend, The 12 AFL legends brutally snubbed from top-20 list. [1] Players and/or at least one of the player's parents or grandparents had to have been born in Italy. 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Since breaking into Bara team at the age of 20, he has never made fewer than 40 appearances a season, he has been the rock on which Messi and co.s cathedral was built throughout the 2010s. Stream them all for free on 7plus >>. Here are the 25 of the greatest players to ever play the great Australian game ranked from one to 25: 1. THE NUMBERS: 30 disposals, 7 clearances, 1 goal My Top 5 players drafted since 2000. In 2000, Rio Ferdinand became the most expensive defender in the world and the most expensive British footballer ever when he moved to Leeds for 18m. Aged 24, Mbappe is already a World Cup winner, only the second player to net a hat-trick in the final, a Golden Boot winner as well as being widely considered among the best current players in the world. Espaol. (Weve also collated a 12-man list of snubbed players, which you can check out here.). Franklins sensational switch to Sydney, after two flags with the Hawks, was bold on many fronts. AFL: The home of Australian rules football on Reddit, including the Australian Football Few have put the fear of God into quite so many defenders. He was the Adelaide captain between 2001-2007, he won the AFLPAs best captain in 2005 and 2006. Tonight, AFL and Carlton fans alike will get their first look at prized No. The precocious starlet of France's 2006 World Cup crusade grew into a cultured wide man who swept all before him. It had become too high in velocity, too intense. In their predictions for the 2023 season, both Hodge and Burgoyne believe Hawthorn will finish rock bottom. The eight-time All-Australian and six-time Best and Fairest is deep into the twilight of his career, meaning he is a further step closer to being crowned an AFL legend and perhaps the greatest ever. The former Magpies captain and now coach won a total of seven All-Australian selections, along with a Brownlow medal and Norm Smith following the turn of the century. The midfield wizard behind Manchester Citys recent successes, De Bruyne has developed into one of the worlds most complete midfielders under Pep Guardiola. Round 13 and 14 rising stars Brandon Starcevich (Brisbane Lions) and Giant Jake Riccardi both miss the age barrier by less than six months but all the other rising star winners are in as are North Melbournes Tarryn Thomas, Bailey Scott and Jack Mahony, while Adelaides Chayce Jones and Fischer McAsey join Lachlan Sholl in the squad. And while the no.10 broke through in the 90s, the 21st Century was paved in gold for him. All rights reserved. 0. Hawthorn are bracing for a world of pain in the 2023 AFL season, according to two of their most decorated players. The Belgian was one of the most imperious centre-backs in Europe at his peak, adored by every manager who worked with him. Ive got Scott Pendlebury at 5. The Hawks will take a lot of encouragement out of their practice match against Collingwood in Tasmania on Thursday, losing to last years preliminary finalists by just one goal. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. The cousin of 200+ game Brisbane veteran Ash, Martins AFL career lasted just four games, but his first match was something special. And boy was this a tough job! His progression from left-back to to one of Europes most feared forwards at Spurs landed him the PFA Player of the Year, PFA Young Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year in 2012/13 (a feat only matched by Cristiano Ronaldo), as well as an 85m move to Real Madrid. Player Sponsorship . These players have all played at some point throughout 21st century, however based on their entire . Note that players must have played at least five seasons in the 21st century to meet the criteria and their body of work during the century is also key. Best Performance: Chanderpaul scored five hundreds against Australia including one remarkable out-of-the-box effort - the fifth-fastest Test ton of all time, from just 69 balls as West Indies chased down a world record 418 in Antigua, 2003. Champions League and La Liga titles with barcelona are also on his honours list, while he captained the Ivory Coast to long-awaited Africa Cup of Nations glory in 2015 after twice finishing as a runner-up. After spending a few seasons on Richmonds list Polo finally broke through for his debut match in the famous Dreamtime at the G clash against the Bombers during the 2006 season. Your first AFL game is a pretty monumental occasion, but Toby Greenes debut was different from others. Week by week Scarlett would claim a new scalp from the oppositions best forward, using his high-level footballing IQ and unrivalled consistently to do so. But in all honesty, selecting the superstars at No. A player that worked harder than any other, Adam Goodes rise to stardom is a thing of beauty. Walker nearly took a Mark of the Year contender on Andrew Embleys shoulders in that game too, highlighting every exciting aspect of his game from the moment he stepped onto the field. See who made it into Hawthorn's team of the 20th century. The double baulk and goal against Port Adelaide in 2007, the running goal from the impossible angle against Brisbane in 2008 and his ridiculous snap from the boundary for the Suns against the Cats in 2013 his first game back at Kardinia Park since moving. But not all former Hawks are in agreement with the doom-and-gloom forecast. There arent many players that can claim they were the best player on the field in their first AFL game. Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. The most experienced millennium at the end of 2020 was Western Bulldogs Bailey Smith, who had played 41 games and starred in his 42nd game in the season opener against Collingwood, followed by Carltons Sam Walsh (39) and Gold Coasts Jack Lukosius (38). Pictures: AFL Photos THEY'RE the stars who drive your club to glory. Both Matthew Richardson and Luke Hodge have serious fears for Hawthorn in the 2023 season. Sign up to all of Foxtel Now with a 10-day free trial. Heres how it works.

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