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.
GWS GIANTS
Alex Smout
Kel Evans
Matthew McGrory
Cameon Edwards
Xavier Barry-Murphy
William Clark
Ryhs Pollock
Joshua Boag
Mathew Ackland
James Peatling
Timothy Garvey
Nathan Smith
Leyton Chisholm
Zachary Youlten
Liam Ross
Lucas Lam
Joshua Lee
Kyle Veerhuis
Fraser Kelly
Sam Frost
Harry Grintell
Mackinley Miller
Maximus Monaghan
Josh Fahey
The AFL approved GWS' application to have first access to Josh Fahey as an Academy prospect this year after he lived in Queensland last year.
More in Inside Trading on Fahey, who looms as a possible top-20 pick & the best northern Academy player in '21. https://t.co/ir7lBywSiT
— Callum Twomey (@CalTwomey) April 15, 2021
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