The 2024 VFL season is right around the corner, with all 21 clubs heading to the drawing board over the recent off-season to better their list in the hope of making a play for the premiership.
Port Melbourne have been one of the busiest clubs since Gold Coast's flag win, signing ten ex-AFL names ahead of their new campaign, while Williamstown have found success in their player pursuits after losing a pair of star defenders to the top flight.
Some affiliate VFL clubs are set to gain a big boost this year with their linked AFL clubs adding top league talent to their list, with the likes of Shaun Mannagh (Geelong), Marty Hore (Casey), Lachie Sullivan (Collingwood) and Sam Clohesy (Gold Coast) all set to feature in the VFL this year with new clubs.
Outside of the AFL-listed additions, we've predicted ten of the top VFL recruits for the 2024 season, with the Seagulls leading the way with three selections in our list.
3. Brodie McLaughlin (Williamstown)
The Seagulls secured the services of the joint 2023 Frosty Miller Medal winner following his delisting at Gold Coast.
With McLaughlin unable to break into the Suns' senior side for an AFL debut last year, the athletic forward booted 51 goals last year to tie for the top honour alongside teammate Chris Burgess in a premiership-winning season for the Carrara club.
McLaughlin averaged 15.8 disposals, 8.2 score involvements, 6.8 marks and 2.8 goals per game in 2023 to secure Team of the Year honours and enjoy a career-best season.
The former Frankston forward now returns to Victoria after his year in Queensland, making the move south alongside delisted Brisbane attacker Blake Coleman.
