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.
Essendon
2024 Captain: Zach Merrett
2024 Leadership Group: Andrew McGrath (vc)
The Bombers are likely to stick with their same two-man leadership group for a third season after a solid stint so far under Merrett and McGrath.
The likes of Jye Caldwell, Nic Martin and Sam Durham stepped up last year and could break into leadership roles, while Ben McKay had a role with the Kangaroos before switching to Tullamarine for 2024.
