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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GWS – Tim Taranto Taranto averaged 21 disposals in his second season without anyone really noticing. He has already shown that he can play consistently at a high level and can hit the scoreboard while doing it. With GWS continuing to lose players, Taranto will get more midfield time in 2019 and could take the next step in becoming a top-class player.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Tim Taranto poses during a Greater Western Sydney Giants AFL portrait session on January 17, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/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!