Every fan's question leading into the new season is 'What should I expect of my club in 2025?'
For some, it will be, and rightfully so, staking their claim as genuine contenders for the premiership.
For others, it will likely be to avoid the wooden spoon.
Irrespective of yesteryear's highs and lows, with the new year comes a new outlook that all 18 clubs can push for the ultimate glory, and 2025 is no different.
Thus, we examine where each side sits in terms of their respective 'premiership window' on various levels: wide open, opening, closing, and locked shut.
Hawthorn
Wide open
Plenty can be said about Hawthorn so we'll keep this short.
Their staggering 2024 season has placed them well and truly among the top contenders for 2025.
But their list suggests they'll stay there for many years to come.
Luke Breust and Jack Gunston are the oldest players at the club, and despite planning their retirement, they still have plenty of influence on games.
From there, the Hawks' list would traditionally sit precariously in the competition given their youth and age.
But what Sam Mitchell has done has revolutionised how the club plays its football, which is both intoxicating and intimidating.
A three-point semi-final loss put an abrupt end to one of the most remarkable seasons by a club in recent memory but has Hawthorn well placed to return to the promised land.
Albeit to the dismay of the rival supporters.
