There’s nothing more exciting than seeing a young star take the next step and realise their potential.
Every club has those players that they hope to build around for their future.
Here is Zero Hanger's  18 players who all have the ability to be major influences for their respective clubs in 2019.
Back 18 - Adelaide – Darcy Fogarty 17 - Brisbane – Hugh McCluggage 16 - Carlton – Harry McKay 15 - Collingwood – Brayden Sier 14 - Essendon – Andrew McGrath 13 - Fremantle – Bailey Banfield 12 - Geelong – Brandan Parfitt 11 - Gold Coast – Will Brodie 10 - GWS – Tim Taranto 9 - Hawthorn – James Worpel 8 - Melbourne – Bayley Fritsch 7 - North Melbourne – Jy Simpkin 6 - Port Adelaide – Todd Marshall 5 - Richmond – Jack Higgins 4 - St Kilda – Josh Battle 3 - Sydney – Tom McCartin 2 - West Coast – Jake Waterman 1 - Western Bulldogs – Aaron Naughton
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St Kilda – Josh Battle Battle has the attributes to be a high half-forward player. Elite endurance and goal-kicking abilities are what make Battle stand out, but he has so far struggled to get a place in the Saints side. He has the size and skill to become a key part of the St Kilda forward line along with the likes of Josh Bruce, Tim Membrey and incoming draft pick, Max King.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Josh Battle of the Saints celebrates kicking a goal during the round 15 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the St Kilda Saints at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 1, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Back 18 - Adelaide – Darcy Fogarty 17 - Brisbane – Hugh McCluggage 16 - Carlton – Harry McKay 15 - Collingwood – Brayden Sier 14 - Essendon – Andrew McGrath 13 - Fremantle – Bailey Banfield 12 - Geelong – Brandan Parfitt 11 - Gold Coast – Will Brodie 10 - GWS – Tim Taranto 9 - Hawthorn – James Worpel 8 - Melbourne – Bayley Fritsch 7 - North Melbourne – Jy Simpkin 6 - Port Adelaide – Todd Marshall 5 - Richmond – Jack Higgins 4 - St Kilda – Josh Battle 3 - Sydney – Tom McCartin 2 - West Coast – Jake Waterman 1 - Western Bulldogs – Aaron Naughton
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Great article! Todd Marshall is going to be a star! Go power!