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.
Western Bulldogs
2024 Captain: Marcus Bontempelli
2024 Leadership Group: Tom Liberatore (vc), Aaron Naughton (dvc), Caleb Daniel (dvc), Taylor Duryea, Ed Richards, Liam Jones
The Dogs will again be led by star Marcus Bontempelli, with premiership teammate Tom Liberatore also tipped to stick with his vice-captaincy position.
Deputy vice-captain Caleb Daniel has departed the club and will likely have his spot taken - potentially by Ed Richards - with Bailey Dale or Cody Weightman options to earn spots in the wider group.
Second-year midfielder Ryley Sanders will be a chance for leadership duties in the coming years, as will fellow sophomore Joel Freijah.
