ESSENDON great Matthew Lloyd has ranked his top 20 players for the home and away season.

Watch the video as he explains who gets in, and why each player is ranked where they are.

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It's a very strong list with a classic Lloydy twist in the tale. Find out why. 

20. Jack Macrae 19. Lachie Whitfield 18. Charlie Dixon 17. Cameron Guthrie 16. Jarryd Lyons

15. Jacob Weitering 14. Patrick Dangerfield 13. Steven May 12. Dustin Martin 11. Caleb Daniel

10. Harris Andrews 9. Darcy Moore 8. Marcus Bontempelli 7. Taylor Adams 6. Jack Steele

5. Nic Naitanui 4. Travis Boak 3. Christian Petracca 2. Lachie Neale 1. Tom Hawkins