As each side makes their preparations for the upcoming trade period, we have taken a look at how each club stacks up in talent, age and experience to see how close they are to contending for a flag.
See how we've marked every club's premiership window.
Carlton
This time last year the Blues were in dangerous territory, winning the wooden spoon for the second time in four years and failing to attract big name players. 12 months later and Carlton are now a destination club, under a new head coach and armed with a deadly midfield duo, the Blues are expected to climb up the ladder in 2020.
For the past few seasons, Carlton's premiership window has been nailed shut, but it appears the club have finally found a screwdriver. Patrick Cripps is now a superstar of the competition and rookie Sam Walsh isn't too far behind him. Youngsters Charlie Curnow and Sam Petrevski-Seton have also become household names and Princes Park has emerged as an attractive home for rival players.
The Blues still have plenty of work to do before they secure their first premiership since 1995, but the club finally look like they're heading in the right direction.
Verdict: Creaking open
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