Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe has been ranked by his peers as the game's third best player heading into the 2018 season.

The AFL Players ranked from 50 to 1 have been revealed via AFL.com.au, with Michael Walters and Bradley Hill also cracking the top 50. 

Fyfe was revealed in the top 5 on Thursday by afl.com.au.

The top 5

5. Josh Kelly

GWS
Midfielder
Last year's ranking: -
Official AFL Player Rating: 37
Debut: 2014
Games: 84
AFL Fantasy value: $795,000

Ignited a huge bidding war last year when he remained unsigned for much of the season, before he committed to a two-year extension with the Giants in September. The skillful ball-winner took advantage of a move from the wing to the midfield and posted a career-best season where he set a new club record for disposals and tackles. Was also a debuting All Australian and won his first club best and fairest award. Has been named GWS vice-captain this year.

4. Lance Franklin

Sydney
Forward
Last year's ranking: 3
Official AFL Player Rating: 7
Debut: 2005
Games: 271
AFL Fantasy value: $677,000

Didn't miss a game in 2017 as he powered towards 73 goals to win his fourth Coleman Medal, courtesy of a 10-major haul in round 23. Was named All Australian for the seventh time and finished equal second with Jake Lloyd in the Swans' best and fairest. Remains one of the AFL's best forwards and is poised to further cement his name in the game's history this season as he's on track to pass Matthew Lloyd, Leigh Matthews and Peter McKenna on the all-time goal-kickers list.

3. Nat Fyfe

Fremantle
Midfielder
Last year's ranking: 2
Official AFL Player Rating: 54
Debut: 2010
Games: 138
AFL Fantasy value: $686,000

The 2015 Brownlow Medal winner had a solid year last season but lacked his usual power and breakaway speed early on as he built form following his 2016 broken leg. Played 21 games and got better as the year wore on to finish with an average of 26 disposals, while proving a force at the contests and in scoring chains. The Dockers captain signed a huge six-year contract in July to shore up his future until at least the end of 2023.

2. Patrick Dangerfield

Geelong 
Midfielder
Last year's ranking: 1
Official AFL Player Rating: 1
Debut: 2008
Games: 202
AFL Fantasy value: $849,000

Another explosive season from the midfield bull that could have very easily have ended with a second Brownlow Medal had he not been controversially deemed ineligible in round 19 for a tackle that left Matthew Kreuzer concussed. Blew midfields away with his consistent ability to win the ball and dominate at the clearances, and gave a preview of his future as a forward line weapon with an unstoppable display in the semi-final win over Sydney.

1. Dustin Martin

Richmond 
Midfielder
Last year's ranking: 12
Official AFL Player Rating: 2
Debut: 2010
Games: 178
AFL Fantasy value: $800,000