The VFL is back on Friday, kicking off with Richmond and Sandringham at Punt Road on midday, followed by an enticing clash between Frankston and Coburg seven hours later at Skybus Stadium.

The new look second-tier competition includes 22 clubs between Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

The increase in clubs has brought with it an increase in recognised talent, with each club boasting a strong list filled with former AFL talent.

Patrick McCartin (Sydney), Ryan Bastinac (Aspley), Joe Atley (Essendon), Paul Ahern (Northern Bullants) and Jordan Gallucci (Williamstown) are just some of the ex-AFL names scattered throughout the league.

Standalone clubs clubs Aspley, Coburg, Frankston,ย Northern Bullants, Portย Melbourne, Southport, Werribee and Williamstown have looked to add as much experience from the top flight follow mass list changes in the AFL.

Aligned clubs Sandringham (St Kilda), Box Hill (Hawthorn) and Casey (Melbourne) will rely on their respective AFL clubs to aid their premiership bid, while mixing a crop of their development and senior talent.

With the first two rounds locked in for the next fortnight, the VFL is set to get off to a pulsating start following it's abolishment in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fans will be able to watch the 2021 VFL season via the Seven Network, Foxtel and Kayo.

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Aaron Black

SHEPPARTON, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Aaron Black of the Kangaroos releases the ball during the NAB Challenge AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Hawthorn Hawks at Deakin Reserve on March 8, 2015 in Shepparton, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Ryan Abbott

Daniel Capiron

Trent McMullan

Jackson McLachlan

Oliver Tate

Luke Smith

Darcy Lang

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 23: Darcy Lang of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2017 AFL round 05 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Geelong Cats at Etihad Stadium on April 23, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Ned Harris

Jackson Thurlow

James Gow

Callum Mitchell

Charlie Sprague

Will Christie

Jye Chalcraft

Nick Burke

Charlie Ham

Marcus Herbert

Benjamin Worme

Charlie Wilson

Zach Walter

Jed Hill

Liam Herbet

Jordan Johnston

Adam Garner

Mitch Burgess

Charlie Brauer

Isaac Wareham

Lachlan Smith

Liam Fiore

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