In 2018, it was the Bulldogs' Jack Macrae, Sydney's Ben Ronke and Richmond's Jayden Short. But who will be 2019's new crop of breakout players?

We take a look at each club's most likely youngster to take centre stage in 2019!

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Essendon - Darcy Parish

The 21-year old youngster is heading into his fourth season at the Tullamarine and has had an impressive start to his career. The former pick five has raced to 55 games, despite being sent back to the VFL last year on the back of a couple mediocre performances. Parish has had another huge summer and as the midfielder's body matures so will his playing style. Parish is one to watch in 2019.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Darcy Parish of the Bombers runs with the ball during the Essendon Bombers AFL Intra-Club match at True Value Solar Centre on February 19, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
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