The class of emerging future stars was evident in 2021, with a host of young names breaking onto the AFL stage and showing plenty of promise for the roads ahead.
Looking at players to have made their debut this season, we list the 10 players to have had the strongest campaigns after finally breaking through to the top flight.
5. Jacob Koschitzke (Hawthorn)
Debut:ย Round 1 vs Essendon
Games:ย 20
Emerged as a focal point of the Hawks' forward line throughout the year, highlighted by a five-goal outing against the Crows in Round 5.
Koschitzke booted 27 majors for the season, which included eight games of multiple goals to his name.
Forward
Disposals
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Goals
Also averaged close to two tackles per game in proving to be a threatening pressure forward when looking to defend any chance of an opposition transition.
Will look to continue on his impressive debut season next year under new coach Sam Mitchell, with the Hawks embarking on a list rebuild to eventually return to premiership contention.
