The annual top 30 AFLW player countdown is back ahead of season 2023, with instalments dropping every Monday between now and round one.

Players have been picked by AFL Media’s Sarah Black based on their form in season seven, with a number of factors taken into consideration in the ordering, including finishing position in the AFLW and club best and fairests, the All-Australian side, AFLCA and AFLPA award counts, statistics and feedback from club officials.

With 540 players to select from for the first time, it's a task that's never been harder. And once Sarah's full top 30 has been revealed, it's your turn.

For the first time in top 30 history, fans will be able to vote on the comp's best players, with the results of that poll published in due course.

So play on, and play fair. 

All statistical averages and goalkicking tallies used are inclusive of rounds 1-10, not finals. 

18. Ellie Blackburn (Western Bulldogs)

The skipper put the Dogs on her back and hauled them to the finish line on a few occasions in season seven.

While her numbers were a little lower than some of the most prolific midfielders across the competition, her impact and leadership cannot be questioned, taking out the Bulldogs' best and fairest for a record fourth time.

Blackburn averaged 19.9 disposals, 6.2 clearances and 6.9 tackles, kicking four goals in the process.

She finished equal ninth in the AFLW best and fairest last season, and will continue as standalone captain in 2023.