The best 22 based off Champion Data’s official player ratings

Champion Data’s AFL player ratings are a much-debated topic in the footy community.

While the ratings can be controversial, they aim to highlight who the game’s most effective players are in their positions.

Through nine rounds, the highest-ranked player is Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli who is averaging 19.89 rating points per game.

While Bontempelli is the top dog, we’ve attempted to create a best 22 so far based off the official ratings (through 10 rounds).

Even though most of the top-rated players in the ratings are midfielders, we’ve attempted to put players in the positions they actually play in.

We’ve also opted not to select players that are currently injured (sorry Sam Taylor).

The defence is made up of four medium defenders and two key defenders.

We’ve picked two genuine wingmen, as well as six other midfielders that fill three spots on the bench, as well as centre, rover and ruck rover.

The forward line has two key forwards, two medium forwards and two midfielders resting forward (that are averaging at least a goal a game).

We’ve also picked two ruckmen, one starting and one on the bench.

Check out the team below and their official rankings (in order).

Best 22 ranked by official ratings.

Marcus Bontempelli (rover) – 19.89 rating points per game.
Tom Liberatore (ruck rover) – 18.09.
Clayton Oliver (centre) – 17.64.
Christian Petracca (half forward) – 17.53.
Tim English (ruck) – 16.12.
Noah Anderson (bench) – 15.94.
Charlie Curnow (centre-half forward) – 15.81.
Caleb Serong (bench) – 15.79.
Nick Daicos (half back) – 15.71.
Connor Rozee (bench) – 15.67.
Jeremy Cameron (full forward) – 15.23.
Jack Sinclair (half back) – 15.20.
Jai Newcombe (bench) – 15.27.
Jarrod Witts (ruck/bench) – 15.13.
Errol Gulden (wing) – 14.98.
Toby Greene (forward pocket) – 14.56.
Shai Bolton (forward pocket) – 14.16.
Max Holmes (wing) – 13.97.
Adam Saad (back pocket) - 13.23.
Darcy Moore (centre-half back) - 13.17.
Dan Houston (back pocket) – 12.86.
Jack Buckley (full back) – 12.72.