Mike's Top 50: Swan misses top 5

Dane Swan fires up after kicking a goal. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Wayne Ludbey / HeraldSun

SCRATCH Dane Swan from the list of options for the No.1 spot - he can't get any higher than seven in Mike Sheahan's Top 50.

See 6-10 in the countdown below and come back tomorrow to see who is No.1 in the full Top 50 interactive experience, including video, our other experts' verdict and your chance to vote on every player.

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6. KIEREN JACK
Position: Midfield
2013 pre-season rank: 22
2012 post-season rank: 15
Best post-season rank: 2012
SC average: 109

Mike says: He's a jet. Works both ways with equal enthusiasm, wins his own footy, kicks goals (24) and tackles with the energy and intensity you would expect of a kid who grew up in a rugby league environment.

Sydney's Kieren Jack sprints through the middle of the SCG. Picture: Phil Hillyard Source: HeraldSun

7. DANE SWAN
Position: Midfield
2013 pre-season rank: 13
2012 post-season rank: 16
Best post-season rank: 2 (2010)
SC average: 117

Mike says: Might have won a second Brownlow this year, but died on his run according to the the umpires. His possessions exceeded 700, he's still a brilliant clearance player and he kicks goals (21).

Dane Swan bursts out of the middle. Picture: Michael Klein Source: HeraldSun

8. RYAN GRIFFEN
Position: Midfield
2013 pre-season rank: 32
2012 post-season rank: 46
Best post-season rank: 39 (2010)
SC average: 116

Mike says: A long-time good player reached elite level this year. Averaged almost 30 possessions a week, coped with close attention week after week, and was a constant source of drive.

Ryan Griffen's silky skills were on show for the Bulldogs in 2013. Picture: Salpigtidis George Source: HeraldSun

9. SAM MITCHELL
Position: Midfield
2013 pre-season rank: 11
2012 post-season rank: 3
Best post-season rank: 2012
SC average: 104

Mike says:  He's a Hawthorn great and a great of the game. Amassed almost 700 possessions in 24 games and there's none better with ball in hand.

Sam Mitchell in the thick of the action, as usual. Picture: Mark Dadswell Source: HeraldSun

10. HARRY TAYLOR
Position: Defender
2013 pre-season rank: 33
2012 post-season rank: 49
Best post-season rank: 35 (2010)
SC average: 94

Mike says: Equally at home back or forward. Superb mark, smart and efficient with the ball in hand. His forays forward netted 15 goals. No wonder Freo went so hard at him .

Defender Harry Taylor provided a dangerous target in front of goal when he was moved forward this season. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: HeraldSun

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