The powerfully-built midfielder, unstoppable in the centre, and can be a pinch-hitter up forward.

2. Scott Hahn (Gawler Central)

An accurate goalkicker and ferocious tackler.

3. Luke Wells (Tanunda)

A strong ruckman who competes all over the ground.

4. Matt Dawes (Angaston)

A hard-working on-baller, SANFL-quality, the top recruit of 2009.

5. Heath Commane (Barossa)

A strong-marking centre-half forward, has the ability to tear games apart on his own or bring his team-mates to the fore.

6. Ben Casey (Willaston)

Solidly-built midfielder, also pushes forward and regularly kicks bags of goals.

7. Brad Taylor (Gawler Central)

Mail medallist, his silky skills combine with a relentless work ethic.

8. Matt Cragg-Sapsford (Nuri)

One of the purest tap ruckmen, gives Nuri first use of the ball all day.

9. Alex Kennedy (Tanunda)

Rarely drops a mark or misses the goal, can also play centre half back.

10. Shaun Baker (Willaston)

His ability to endure close checking and yet still gather possessions makes him a valuable asset.

11. Ben Newberry (Tanunda)

Gets plenty of the ball - a key to everything Tanunda does.

12. Ross Christie (Barossa)

An elite tall who can play, and win, every key position.

13. Brad Valentine (Kapunda)

Could be the best defender in the competition - and rated much higher in this list - if he was allowed to settle into one role.

14. Darren Sharp (Barossa)

A great marking, rebounding half back, can dominate on every line.

15. Darren Leske (Freeling)

This tireless worker is the consummate ball winner around the stoppages.

16. Shawn Gibson (Nuriootpa)

His skills are exquisite and he provides a strong defensive presence.

17. Craig Robinson (Angaston)

His smooth skills and excellent decision-making will see him a Panther favourite.

18. Kris Vanderloo (South)

The pacy midfielder will give the Lions more drive through middle.

19. Tom Schiller (Tanunda)

Industrious midfielder who excels at stoppages.

20. Aaron Bayliss (South)

A smooth moving midfielder and good finisher who gets a lot of touches.