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Mick McGuane’s AFL defender rankings for season 2025

The backline has to be in order to contend for a premiership. Aside from Jacob Weitering, what else do the Blues have, asks Mick McGuane. See where your club ranks down back.

Lions not worried about being the hunted

They say that defence wins premierships and some back lines look a lot better than others entering season 2025.

AFL analyst Mick McGuane has ranked each team’s defence from 1-18 – and some are not where you would expect.

Originally published as Mick McGuane’s AFL defender rankings for season 2025

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