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.

6. Thomas Highmore (Port Melbourne)

Another one of the Borough's marquee signings, with the South Australian remaining in Victoria after not being offered a new deal by the Saints at the end of last year.

Highmore was named in the VFL Team of the Year squad last season, emerging as a positive piece in Sandringham's underwhelming campaign to average 22.3 disposals (81% efficiency), 8.7 intercepts, 7.4 rebound 50s and 6.8 marks per game in defence.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Thomas Highmore of the Saints runs with the ball during the round 18 AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium on July 17, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Announced as a new addition to Port Melbourne alongside ex-AFL figures Roarke Smith and Billy Gowers, Highmore is also joined by Robbie McComb, Lachie Rankin, Flynn Kroeger, Sam Philp, Daniel McKenzie and Kye Turner in heading to North Port Oval straight out of the top flight.