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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NORTHERN BULLANTS

Tom Wilson

Jean-Luc Velissaris

Liam Mackie

William Murphy

Glenn Strachan

Dylan Stone

William Mitchell

Matthew King

Tim Jones

Finbar Oโ€™Dwyer

Jack Murphy

Hisham Kerbatieh

Paul Ahern

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Paul Ahern of the Kangaroos kicks during the round 17 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Sydney Swans at Etihad Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Tynan Smith

Kieran Collins

Jackson Barling

Doug Lawrence

Ben Hurley

Ben Silvagni

AFL Draft Combine
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Ben Silvagni completes the 2km time trial during the AFL Draft Combine at Marvel Stadium on October 5, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Baxter Knight

Harrison Kennedy

Arion Richter-Salter

Matthew Gundry

Tom Mills

Lachlan Wilson

Ayce Taylor

Daniel Hughes

Zac Hart

Sunny Brazier

Ryan Gardner

Jeremy Goddard

Mutaz El Nour

Oskar Manton

Nathan Honey

Jack Boyd

John Roumeliotis

Cameron Wild

Kye Quirk

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