With each new AFL season seeing rising stars stake their claim as the best in their respective position, the All-Australian team often welcomes some fresh faces for the first time.
A total of seven players earned their maiden All-Australian selections in 2024, with that number down from the 12 first-time selections made in both 2023 and 2022.
This year could see a rise in maiden All-Australians named in the final side, with some of the game's best still yet to be fitted for a blazer.
Here we've listed nine players yet to receive their first All-Australian selection who should come close in 2025.
4. Harry Sheezel
The young Kangaroos sensation missed out on a selection last year and wouldn't have looked out of place if he was named at half-back.
2024 saw Sheezel break through for a maiden squad selection after averaging 29.8 disposals, 10.0 contested possessions, 3.5 clearances, 5.2 score involvements and 3.6 inside 50s per game in a struggling North Melbourne outfit.
Now entering just his third season in the league, it's scary to think of the heights the mercurial utility could meet in 2025.
A full season in midfielder might see him earn an All-Australian selection, while his ability to play both forward and back won't hurt his chances given how many onballers are squeezed into the 22-man team.
Roos star Luke Davies-Unaicke is also worthy of a mention here, withย North Melbourne hoping to see a few more names represented in the side after managing just one selection in the last six teams.
