AFL action isn't far away, with the first pre-season matches coming next month as clubs continue to prepare for the 2025 campaign.
The pre-season often gives fans a glimpse into potential team changes for the new year, with new recruits hoping to break into the starting side at their new clubs.
Others who have been forced to wait in the wings could be unveiled this year, while those already on the fringe will be seeking promotions and consistent action in the top flight.
As the season nears, we've named every club's best 23-man side for the 2025 season.
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Our Best 23 for 2025 series will include players unavailable for the start of the season, only excluding players who are expected to miss most/all of the season through injury/suspension.
Essendon
FB: Jordan Ridley, Ben McKay, Andrew McGrath
HB: Mason Redman, Zach Reid, Archie Roberts
C: Xavier Duursma, Darcy Parish, Nic Martin
HF: Archie Perkins, Kyle Langford, Jade Gresham
FF: Isaac Kako, Peter Wright, Nate Caddy
FO: Sam Draper, Zach Merrett, Sam Durham
I/C: Jye Caldwell, Ben Hobbs, Matt Guelfi, Nik Cox
SUB: Saad El-Hawli
Others to consider:ย Jayden Laverde, Jaxon Prior, Dylan Shiel, Elijah Tsatas, Todd Goldstein, Harrison Jones, Jye Menzie, Nick Bryan, Will Setterfield
