Marcus Bontempelli has been recognised by his peers in the AFLPA Players’ Top 50 for 2016.

The AFLPA released the top 41-50 players today, with Bontempelli coming in at number 49 – remarkable recognition for the 20-year-old.

After only two years in the game, Bontempelli joins St Kilda’s Jack Steven, Hawthorn’s Josh Gibson, Richmond’s Jack Riewoldt, Melbourne’s Bernie Vince and GWS’ Dylan Shiel as first-time additions – all included in the 41-50 bracket.

The AFLPA will release the remaining places in the lead up to round one.

AFLPA Top 50 – the story so far:

50. Dylan Shiel (GWS Giants) 2015 ranking: –
49. Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs) 2015 Ranking: –
48. Bernie Vince (Melbourne) 2015 Ranking: –
47. Jack Riewoldt (Richmond) 2015 Ranking: –
46. Josh Gibson (Hawthorn) 2015 Ranking: –
45. Jack Steven (St Kilda) 2015 Ranking: –
44. Tom Hawkins (Geelong Cats) 2015 Ranking: 23
43. Brent Harvey (North Melbourne) 2015 Ranking: 26
42. Nathan Jones (Melbourne) 2015 Ranking: 31
41. Harry Taylor (Geelong Cats) 2015 Ranking: 25