AFL 2023: Mick McGuane ranks every club’s list 1-18
Every AFL season starts with hope but which clubs are already well behind the eight ball? See which clubs will enter 2023 with the weakest lists in the game.
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The results are in.
After forensically analysing the defenders, midfielders and forwards at every club, here’s my overall list rankings heading into season 2023.
It’s little surprise to see the reigning premiers on top, with Geelong ranking first for defenders and forwards and sixth for midfielders.
At the other end of the table, North Melbourne ranked last in all three categories to sit as the worst list in the competition.
Richmond came in fifth and Carlton sixth, both ahead of Collingwood in seventh place.
Recap all the rankings and analysis below and see where your team finished in the overall list rankings.
Originally published as AFL 2023: Mick McGuane ranks every club’s list 1-18
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