What is the Australian Football Hall of Fame's highest player honour?

Legend status is the Australian Football Hall of Fame's highest player honour.

The Australian Football Hall of Fame uses Legend status to recognise individuals whose contribution to Australian rules football is considered extraordinary. It is reserved for a small number of inductees from the game's long history.

Inductees may have made their mark as players, coaches, umpires, administrators, or contributors, but Legend status is associated with the highest level of recognition within the Hall of Fame. The honour reflects both exceptional achievement and lasting influence.

The term is sometimes confused with a club's own “legend” designation or with informal descriptions used by supporters. Those labels do not carry the same national Hall of Fame meaning. The Hall was established in 1996 and includes figures from VFL/AFL football and other forms of the sport.