Whether they're playing for a lesser-followed club, excelling in an overlooked position, or simply not getting the recognition they deserve โ these five stars have flown under the radar this season.
One GWS star is having an All-Australian season, while a Gold Coast defender is reaping the rewards of a positional switch.
These footballers are in career-best form or have simply found the perfect balance of ball-winning and impact for their team.
3. Oscar Allen
Currently sitting sixth in the AFL for total goals, Oscar Allen has been a shining light for the downed Eagles. The 196cm key forward was sidelined for the entirety of 2022 with a foot injury and has returned as one of the club's most valuable players.
Allen's 18 goals put him eight majors ahead of the next-best Eagle, Jake Waterman, and at a 2.6 goal-per-game average. For a team ranked fourth last in points scored, his impact has been vital.
The 24-year-old has big shoes to fill with the recent retirement of West Coast great Josh Kennedy, but is already the Eagles' best forward target and continues to gain confidence as the side's spearhead.
