That's a hard one to choose really. I'll happily admit some bias in the following list
BACKLINE -
Eagles - very good backline, from memory one of the lowest scores against in the AFL this season, considering our midfield dramas this is a great achievement, especially against geelong when they were under constant pressure
HM: Geelong - Extremely talented and tested over many years, Taylor alone makes this backline stand out as one to think about let alone the rest of them
MIDFIELD -
Gold Coast - Mixture of youth and pure class, they all seem to be goal kickers which gives them a good starting point and have many years left, Swallow, O'meara, Prestia, Ablett etc are all very dangerous and Ablett may even have 4 years or so left
HM's
Pies - Beams, Pendles, Swan, Ball ... class all round, mixture of skill and toughness
Hawks - Mitchell and Hodge alone are hard to go past but I did angle towards youth
FORWARD LINE -
Swans - I just don't think they've clicked yet but the names speak for themselves, they're getting better and with a good midfield they will no doubt be some of the best performed.
HM's:
Eagles - Happy with players like Darling, Lecras and Kennedy, resting ruckmen, not sure whether to include them but if not then even players like Cripps helps structurally, probably the best defensive big forwards out of anyone, not that that makes them the best defensive forwardline overall. Good mixture of class and courage
Hawks - Gunston, Bruest, sharp shooters if you will ever see them and clever footballers.
RUCKS -
Eagles - Forget the garbage you read and hear from "experts" like Gary Lyon, the eagles rucks are still the best and they will prove so when they are fully fit, they have some very good back ups as well, coached by Cox (who lets not forget how good he has been) they will develop nicely.
HM
Freo - Sandi is a beast, not as good as he could be and will never reach that legendary point due to some trouble marking but around a contest he is impossible to move and his height gives him first pick of who to tap to on most occasions. Clarke is inconsistent but has shown some good signs, even kicking 3 goals against the eagles.