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.

7. Ned Long (Collingwood)

Delisted by Hawthorn after two seasons at Waverley, Long made the switch to Collingwood in a bid to keep his career alive.

The midfield-forward hybrid played five games in the brown and gold - including four last year- and was often impressive for Box Hill as an emerging option.

MORWELL, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Mitch Lewis and Ned Long of the Hawks celebrate a goal during the AFL Practice Match between the Collingwood Magpies and Hawthorn Hawks at Morwell Recreation Reserve on February 25, 2022 in Morwell, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Long trained with Collingwood's senior side as a potential Supplemental Selection Period option and will likely remain on the Magpies' radar ahead of the Mid-Season Draft this year.