Football GOATs: AFL’s 12 most decorat ed players this century

Email There’s only one major award missing from Patrick Dangerfield’s trophy cabinet, but his place among the best is secure. Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane rank footy’s most decorated players this century.

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