Several AFL clubs will be considering captaincy changes for the 2025 season, with new leaders banging on the door and the need for fresh voices potentially of interest for the coming year.
More than half of the competition should see their same leaders continue their posts from 2024, with the supporting groups underneath them the more likely area for change.
With captaincy roles either set for change, under threat or locked in for 2025, we look at who will likely lead each AFL team and the potential incoming leadership grouo additions.
Adelaide
2024 Captain: Jordan Dawson
2024 Leadership Group: Brodie Smith (vc), Ben Keays (vc), Reilly O'Brien (vc), Darcy Fogarty, Lachlan Murphy, Wayne Milera, Mitch Hinge
Jordan Dawson is assumed to continue his stint as captain of the Crows, with his crop of vice captains and fellow leaders potentially undergoing change.
Brodie Smith might see his spot in the captaincy contingent rescinded after falling out of favour at selection. Reilly O'Brien and Ben Keays should retain their spots, with the latter tying with his captain for the 2024 Malcolm Blight Medal.
Expect to see a number of fresh faces in Adelaide's leadership group for 2025.
