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.
Richmond
2024 Captain: Toby Nankervis
2024 Leadership Group: Liam Baker (vc), Tom Lynch (vc), Jayden Short (vc)
Richmond will be another club to weigh up a potential change to their top line of leaders, with standalone skipper Toby Nankervis potentially handing over the baton this year or next.
After Liam Baker's exit to West Coast, midfielder Tim Taranto looks to be the strongest option, but another year under Nankervis could be preferred.
Expect to see a new name or two in the leadership group for 2025 as the Tigers continue to work through their transition period.
