Compared: How every local footy’s premiers player points stack up
We’ve analysed every local footy premier’s player points total on grand final day and we reveal which one has the most loyal and best homegrown side for 2024. See where your club stacks up.
The player points debate is always a source of great debate among footy fans.
How a premiership team is built is one way of assessing just how much growth has come from within.
We’ve broken down the numbers to see how each premier stacks up based on the side which ran out on grand final day.
See the list below from the highest number to the lowest.
Healesville (Outer East, Division 1) – 46 points
Used the maximum allowed 46 points which was largely drawn out by Levi Greenwood being worth a whopping eight points.
Murrumbeena (Southern, Division 2) – 46 points
The Lions were too good for East Malvern in the decider, using their maximum 46 points.
Daylesford (Central Highlands) – 45 points
The Bulldogs played just one point short of an allowed 46 in this year’s grand final. They had 12 one-point players and several worth four who has joined the club in the off-season.
Heidelberg (Northern, Division 1) – 45 points
As the Tigers claimed another flag, they used 45 out of 46 allowed points. There were 13 one-pointers.
Old Paradians (Northern, Division 3) – 45 points
In their first year in the competition, the Raiders went onto win a historic premiership with 45 points out of an allowed 46. Declan Brunskill and Sam Gilmore were worth the most at four. There were 10 one-pointers selected.
Sunshine (Western, Division 2) – 45 points
About half of the Roos side was worth one-point with recruits putting the number higher.
Maribyrnong Park (Essendon District, Division 1) – 43 points
The Lions used 43 out of a possible 46 in the decider with ex-AFL man Lachie Plowman worth the most at six.
Cheltenham (Southern, Division 1) – 42 points
Back-to-back flags this season. Their grand final side had 13 one-pointers with ex-AFL players Jack Lonie and Jacob Edwards worth the most at six and five points.
Elsternwick (VAFA, Division 2) — 42 points
Continued their resurgence with a higher points total than others but will be better as players continue to decrease in value.
White Hills (Heathcote District) – 42 points
Played in the decider with their maximum of 42 points.
Balwyn (Eastern, Premier) – 41 points
Brenton Sanderson’s side played inside its allowed 46 points with Kayne Turner worth the most at six. Josh Walker and Noah Lever were five-pointers.
Greta (Ovens and King) – 41 points
Played just one point short of its maximum of 42 points in the grand final. A quartet of players being worth four points push the number higher.
Imperials (Sunraysia) – 41 points
After going from the wooden spoon to the premiership, the Sunraysia premiers are one of the best stories of the year. Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti was worth the most at six.
Edithvale-Aspendale (Mornington Peninsula, Division 2) – 40 points
The Eagles won the flag in amazing circumstances, playing majority of the last quarter with two less. They used 40 points of a possible 42 in the decider. They had a quartet of four-pointers including Kris Pendlebury and ex-AFL man Tyrone Vickery.
Frankston Dolphins (Southern, Division 3) – 40 points
After two years of heartbreak in a row, the Dolphins were finally able to climb the mountain after getting the better of South Mornington. Their side had 40 out of a possible 46 points. Four-pointers Mark Griffiths and Steven Robb were the highest individual values. There were 12 one-pointers.
Murchison-Toolamba (Kyabram and District) – 40 points
The Hoppers used 40 out of a possible 42 points in the decider. Jai Utiger was worth the most at five with 11 one-pointers.
Nar Nar Goon (West Gippsland) – 40 points
Played with its maximum allowed player points total in the grand final. About half the side was worth one-point.
NNW United (Central Murray) – 40 points
Used 40 of its allowed 44 in the grand final to stun Kerang. Jordan and Lucia Iudica were the team’s five-pointers.
Yackandandah (Tallangatta and District) – 40 points
Played with their maximum cap of 40 points this season. They had two five-pointers in Jordan Eaton and Sam McKenzie.
Keilor (Essendon District, Division 1) – 39 points
Mick McGuane’s side had a lot of one-pointers (17 in total), but its player points total was pushed out by recruits Reuben William (seven) and Matt Bartlett and Cody Brand (five).
Tyrendarra (South West District) – 39 points
On their way to a first premiership since 2016, Tyrendarra used 39 out of 43 points allowed. John Tucker and Karsen Edwards were worth the most at four.
Ultima (Golden Rivers) – 39 points
It was a thrilling one-point win in the decider for the Roos against Hay. They used 39 points out of a possible 44. Ricky Wild had the highest value at four.
Wangaratta Rovers (Ovens and Murray) – 39 points
Just one point shy of their allowed total of 40 for the decider. There was a large number of one-pointers but ex-AFL man Lochie O’Brien was worth six.
Mt Eliza (Mornington Peninsula, Division 1) – 38 points
Reached the decider with 38 out of a possible 42 points. Chris Carey and Damian Mascitti were worth the most at five.
Natte Bealiba (Maryborough Castlemaine District) – 38 points
Played with 38 out of a possible 42 points including a quartet of four-pointers.
Taylors Lakes (Essendon District, Division 2) – 38 points
The Lions won their respective grand final with a 19-point win over Westmeadows with 38 out of an allowed 46 points. Lachlan Rayner, brother of Brisbane star Cam, was worth the most at six. In all, 15 players were one-pointers.
Old Scotch (VAFA, Premier) – 37 points
The Cardinals ended their top-tier premiership drought with a 37 out of a possible 45 points. There were 15 one-pointers in the team.
Scoresby (Eastern, Division 4) – 37 points
Scoresby powered to the flag on the back of a dominant win over Whitehorse Pioneers as gun recruit Adam Amin, who was worth an equal most four points, kicked his 100th goal in the decider.
Thomson (Geelong and District) – 37 points
Played the decider with 37 out of a possible 40 allowed by the league. Ex-AFL man Billie Smedts had the highest total with five along with several three and two-pointers.
Hoppers Crossing (Western, Division 1) – 36 points
The Warriors secured their first top tier flag in 20 years with a largely homegrown talented side. Ex-AFL midfielder Jed Anderson was worth the most at six while other recruits this season weren’t worth one.
Marong (Loddon Valley) – 36 points
As the Panthers made it three straight flags, they played with 36 out of 40 points. Sam Dean and Shaun Knott were worth the most at four points.
Penshurst (Mininera and District) – 36 points
Sixteen of the players in action were worth just one point with a quartet of players the most on four.
Bullioh (Upper Murray) – 35 points
After causing a stunning upset, they played with 35 points.
Riddell (Riddell District) – 35 points
A new look Riddell side in 2024 played with 35 out of a possible 43 points. Some of the club’s recruits in the off-season pushed the total higher with 18 one-pointers.
Canterbury (VAFA, Division 3) — 34 points
The Cobras total might have been higher in recent years with so many fresh faces but it’s a recruiting drive which paid off.
Congupna (Murray) – 34 points
The Road ended their premiership drought in emphatic fashion and had 17 one-point players in action. They were allowed 40 during the season.
Lorne (Colac and District) - 34 points
The Ed Curnow coached Dolphins played on 34 out of 40 points. Curnow himself pushed that total higher.
Mitcham (Eastern, Division 1) – 34 points
There were 16 one-pointers in Neil Winteron’s side this season. Flynn Maguire and Nathaniel Barnes were worth the most at four.
Traralgon (Gippsland) – 34 points
Played with 34 out of a possible 40 on the day. Tristen Waack was worth the most at six with 17 one-pointers in action.
Woodside (North Gippsland) – 34 points
Played with 34 out of a possible 39 in the decider. Five players were worth the most points at three.
Hampton (Southern, Division 4) – 33 points
The Hammers remarkable rise to grand final success against Hallam included 15 one-pointers. Not too long ago, there were serious concerns they would close their doors. The grand final team had four three-pointers for the highest individual value.
Nirranda (Warrnambool District) – 32 points
The Blues secured their premiership in thrilling circumstances in a side which featured three four-pointers. Eighteen who played in the decider were worth one.
Bambill (Millewa) – 32 points
The dominant force of its competition is operating within a smaller cap compared to other leagues, only allowed a maximum of 36. Reece Crabtree was worth the most at four.
Leopold (Geelong) – 32 points
One of the last premiers to be crowned this year after playing on the AFL grand final public holiday. Buddah Hocking’s men would with 32 out of a possible 40 points. Tate Porter and Riley Stone being worth four each pushed the figure out. There were 16 one-pointers.
South Morang (Northern, Division 2) – 32 points
As the Lions climbed into the top tier, they played with 32 out of 46 possible points. There was 18 one-pointers in the side.
Fish Creek (Mid Gippsland) – 31 points
One of country’s most successful clubs played with 31 points out of 37 in the decider. There were 16 one-point players.
Prahran (VAFA, Division 1) — 31 points
Earned promotion back into the Premier divisions of the VAFA with one of the lowest totals in metro footy.
Old Carey (VAFA, Premier C) – 30 points
Used 30 out of a possible 45 points in the decider with 19 one-pointers in action. Ex-VFL man Trent Warren was worth five.
Omeo-Benambra (Omeo District) – 30 points
Used 30 out of a possible 39 in this year’s grand final. A trio of players were at the most value at three.
Torquay (Bellarine) – 30 points
The Tigers made it back-to-back flags with a talented side, using 30 out of an allowed 40 points. Baxter Mensch, Luke Mahony and Harry McLeod were worth the most at three.
Boisdale Briagolong (East Gippsland) – 29 points
The Bombers celebrated their first premiership in the competition this season. The grand final side had 18 one-pointers, one worth two and a trio worth three.
Boronia (Eastern, Division 2) – 29 points
Buln Buln (Ellinbank and District) – 29 points
The Lyrebirds had just four players in their grand final squad not worth one-point with Patrick Ireland the most at four.
Narre Warren (Outer East, Premier) – 29 points
The Magpies depart the Outer East league with another flag. Eighteen players were one-pointers with three players worth three to push the figure closer to 30.
Sea Lake Nandaly (North Central) – 28 points
The Tigers side was mainly made up of one-pointers with ex-AFL man Josh Jenkins (five) and Jackson McMahon (four) the only exceptions.
Surrey Park (Eastern, Division 3) – 28 points
In its grand final, the Panthers had 19 players worth just one-point on a way to a premiership against Donvale. Jack Mahon, a former VFL player who joined the club after returning from Queensland at the season, was worth five points along with two-pointers Lachlan Bacon and Tadan Vitacca.
Echuca (Goulburn Valley) – 27 points
Only Baxter Slater (three points) and Sam Reid (four) were the not worth one-point in this year’s grand final win against Shepparton where the Murray Bombers played with 27 out of 39.
Harrow Balmoral (Horsham and District) – 26 points
Won the flag with a strong core group using 26 of an allowed 37 points. Just four players weren’t one pointers.
Melton (Ballarat) – 26 points
The Bloods were too good for East Point in the decider prevailing by 17 points. Brody Sullivan and Lachlan Watkins, worth three points each, were the only non one-pointers.
South Warrnambool (Hampden) – 26 points
The Eagles claimed the flag with Daniel Nicholson and Jack Dye (three points each) as the only non one-pointers.
Old Haileybury (VAFA, Premier B) – 25 points
Enjoyed a dominant grand final win and a key was the consistency in their side. Charlie Sinclair and Maxwell Sinclair were the only non one-pointers.
Sandhurst (Bendigo) – 25 points
The Dragons beat Gisborne in a thriller by four points and did it with one of the lowest totals in the state. Bryce Curnow (two points) and Lachlan Wright (three) were the only non one-pointers.
Ararat (Wimmera) – 21 points
The lowest total in the state, playing with the minimum of 21 given the Wimmera plays with 21 players.
Originally published as Compared: How every local footy’s premiers player points stack up
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