AFL experts prepare updated player rankings for September release
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 3:44 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

AFL.com.au plans to release the latest edition of The 25, a monthly ranking of the competition's top players, this Wednesday morning. The panel-selected list evaluates athletes based on recent form and historical performance over previous seasons. Current No. 1 ranked player Nick Daicos faces potential movement in the standings following his recent wildcard final appearance against Marcus Bontempelli. Other players expected to challenge for higher positions include Errol Gulden and Izak Rankine, the latter of whom was absent from the previous monthly update. The updated rankings will be available on the AFL website and official mobile application starting at 6am AEST on Wednesday.
- •The 25 returns this Wednesday at 6am AEST.
- •Nick Daicos currently holds the top spot on the list.
- •Marcus Bontempelli is under consideration for a rise after the recent wildcard final.
- •Errol Gulden and Izak Rankine are expected to move up the rankings.
- 3:44 AMAFL — The 25 is back: Who will rise, who will fall in our September rankings?
"Welcome back to The 25, where AFL.com.au's team of experts rank the best players in the game
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