After a season of off-field turmoil and on-field slumps, the Demons will be chasing a return to finals footy in 2025.
But do they have the list to take them back there?
There are superstars across all three lines of the field;ย Jake Leverย andย Steven Mayย headline the defence,ย Christian Petraccaย andย Clayton Oliverย have the potential to get back to their best, and Bayley Fritsch andย Kysaiah Pickett have been the Demons' best forward duo since their premiership-winning season.
However, the loss of Alex Neal-Bullen leaves a concerning void, but the influx of Harry Sharp and Tom Campbell could be of benefit.
We've analysed the depth of all three lines across the field to determine who fits into Melbourne's best 23 ahead of a crucial 2025 season.
Our Best 23 for 2025 series will include players unavailable for the start of the season, except for those expected to miss most or all of the season through injury or suspension.
4. Best 23
FB: Judd McVee, Steven May, Tom McDonald
HB: Trent Rivers, Jake Lever, Christian Salem
C: Ed Langdon, Clayton Oliver, Caleb Windsor
HF: Kade Chandler, Bayley Fritsch, Tom Sparrow
FF: Kysaiah Pickett, Jacob van Rooyen, Koltyn Tholstrup
FO: Max Gawn, Christian Petracca, Jack Viney
I/C: Jake Bowey, Daniel Turner, Harrison Petty, Harvey Langford
SUB: Harry Sharp
Others to consider:ย Jake Melksham, Jack Billings, Blake Howes, Taj Woewodin, Andy Moniz-Wakefield, Kynan Brown, Xavier Lindsay
