It barely feels like 30 days since the last AFLW top-30 countdown, but two seasons in one year means twice the opportunity to pull a list together.
As always, the criteria is based on form shown in the previous season, with the All-Australian team, club and AFL best and fairest counts providing some guidance.
Feedback was also sought from some club officials and even a player or two themselves.
This pre-season, womens.afl will reveal the next batch of players every five days (excluding the first out of the blocks).
Apologies in advance for not including every single fan's favourite player, as there are now 540 players to cut down to 30.
North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos skipper was the first player in royal blue and white to be nominated, coming in at No.12.
No.8 JASMINE GARNER (North Melbourne)
Previous rankings: No.3 2022 S6, No.2 2021, No.29 2020
The incomparable Garner had a slower start to the season compared to her lofty standards, but still finished with a bang.
Equally dangerous in the midfield and up forward, the powerful Garner was named All-Australian for the fourth time, finished second in the Roos' best and fairest and equal 10th in the AFLW count.
Garner averaged 20.9 disposals, 10.4 contested possessions, 4.1 marks and kicked 11 goals in 2022.
