The annual top 30 AFLW player countdown is back ahead of season 2023, with instalments dropping every Monday between now and Round 1.

Players have been picked based on their form in 2022 Season 7, 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.

>> CHECK OUT PLAYERS 30-21

No.21 EMMA KEARNEY (North Melbourne) 

The North Melbourne skipper showed no signs of slowing down in 2022 Season 7, continuing her fine run of form at half-back.

Kearney was named in the All-Australian side (for a record seventh time) and finished fourth in the Roos' best and fairest.

Playing nine of 10 matches, she averaged 16.3 disposals at 67.3 per cent efficiency, 6.8 intercept possessions and 3.0 marks, as well as 301.1m gained.