Breaking Down the 2024 PLL Top 50
12/20/2024 02:06 PM
Breaking Down the 2024 PLL Top 50
The PLL Top 50 players list is out and like always, there is room for conversation across the board. From dominant attackers to lockdown defenders and game-changing goalies, every player on this list is easily one of the best at their position. Here’s a breakdown of how each team stacks up, with insights into their top-ranked players and standout contributors.
Atlas
1. Jeff Teat – Attack – Atlas
5. Trevor Baptiste – Faceoff – Atlas
9. Danny Logan – SSDM – Atlas
17. Gavin Adler – Defense – Atlas
25. Dox Aitken – Midfield – Atlas
33. Xander Dickson – Attack – Atlas
35. Connor Shellenberger – Attack – Atlas
40. Liam Entenmann – Goalie – Atlas
43. Tyler Carpenter – LSM – Atlas
Review: The Atlas dominate the top 50 with an impressive 9 players, showcasing a well-rounded team with talent across all positions. Their lineup includes three attackmen, the best FOGO in the world, an up-and-coming goalie, and several others. Jeff Teat leads the pack as the top-ranked player, while the addition of emerging young stars like Connor Shellenberger and Gavin Adler showcases just how good this team will be for years to come. Expect Jeff Teat to stay at the PLL Top 50 number one slot for years to come.
Archers
2. Tom Schreiber – Midfield – Archers
6. Brett Dobson – Goalie – Archers
7. Graeme Hossack – Defense – Archers
8. Connor Fields – Attack – Archers
13. Grant Ament – Midfield – Archers
28. Mac O'Keefe – Attack – Archers
30. Mason Woodward – LSM – Archers
36. Tre Leclaire – Midfield – Archers
50. Matt Moore – Attack – Archers
Review: The champion Archers are well-represented in the rankings with 9 players, spanning nearly every position. They feature elite midfielders like Tom Schreiber, strong attacking talent with Connor Fields and Mac O'Keefe, and defensive stalwarts like Graeme Hossack. Along with Brett Dobson at goalie and Mason Woodward at LSM the future looks bright on both sides of the ball. Those two along with Matt Moore could quickly move up the PLL Top 50 down the line with more experience.
Cannons
10. Asher Nolting – Attack – Cannons
16. Matt Campbell – Midfield – Cannons
18. Marcus Holman – Attack – Cannons
21. Garrett Epple – Defense – Cannons
26. Colin Kirst – Goalie – Cannons
37. Ethan Rall – LSM – Cannons
46. Zach Goodrich – SSDM – Cannons
Review: The Cannons are represented by 7 players in the rankings, with a balanced mix of attackmen, midfielders, and defenders. Asher Nolting and Marcus Holman lead the offensive charge, while Colin Kirst anchors the team in between the pipes. Key defensive players like Garrett Epple and Ethan Rall provide stability on the defensive side of the ball. Asher Nolting at 10 feels a bit disrespectful considering his production last year.
Chaos
3. Blaze Riorden – Goalie – Chaos
12. Josh Byrne – Attack – Chaos
24. Jack Rowlett – Defense – Chaos
39. Zach Geddes – SSDM – Chaos
47. Jarrod Neumann – Defense – Chaos
48. Troy Reh – LSM – Chaos
Review: The Chaos land 6 players in the top 50 with defense leading the way. With Blaze Riorden ranked third overall as the consistent standout goalie he is. Josh Byrne carried most the offensive weight this year with the departure of Dhane Smith. The defensive depth is solidified by players like Jack Rowlett, Jarrod Neumann, and Troy Reh, while Zach Geddes represents the SSDM position. It will be interesting to see how this team looks in the future without Andy Towers.
Waterdogs
4. Michael Sowers – Attack – Waterdogs
15. Zed Williams – Attack – Waterdogs
20. Zach Currier – Midfield – Waterdogs
29. Jack Hannah – Midfield – Waterdogs
32. Kieran McArdle – Attack – Waterdogs
42. Ben Randall – Defense – Waterdogs
Review: The Waterdogs bring 6 players to the rankings, with standout attackers Michael Sowers and Kieran McArdle leading the way. Their midfield depth is bolstered by Zach Currier and Jack Hannah, while Ben Randall represents the team's defensive talent. Zed Williams technically is a Waterdog now, but feels too early to credit him on the team.
Whipsnakes
11. Matthew Dunn – Defense – Whipsnakes
14. TJ Malone – Attack – Whipsnakes
23. Joseph Nardella – Faceoff – Whipsnakes
31. Matt Rambo – Attack – Whipsnakes
49. Ajax Zappitello – Defense – Whipsnakes
Review: The Whipsnakes feature 5 players in the top 50, with a solid mix of positions. Matthew Dunn and Ajax Zappitello anchor the defense, while Matt Rambo and TJ Malone provide offensive power. Joseph Nardella adds value as a key faceoff specialist. This team certainly made the most with the least last year and it will be exciting to see how Malone develops even more down the road.
Redwoods
34. TD Ierlan – Faceoff – Redwoods
38. Rob Pannell – Attack – Redwoods
41. Jared Conners – LSM – Redwoods
44. Brian Tevlin – SSDM – Redwoods
45. Ryder Garnsey – Attack – Redwoods
Review: The Redwoods secure 5 players in the top 50 despite the lackluster year, with talent spread across multiple positions. Ryder Garnsey and Rob Pannell provide offensive firepower, while TD Ierlan stands out in faceoffs. Defensive depth is highlighted by Jared Conners and Brian Tevlin. The Redwoods did not have a player crack the top 30 this year.
Outlaws
19. Brennan O'Neill – Attack – Outlaws
22. JT Giles-Harris – Defense – Outlaws
27. Ryan Terefenko – SSDM – Outlaws
Review: The Outlaws place 3 players in the rankings as Brennan O'Neill stands out as a promising attackman for the future. While JT Giles-Harris bolsters the defense and Ryan Terefenko brings versatility and skill to the SSDM role. Hopefully the team can develop more next year and bring more guys to the PLL Top 50.
