Ahead of the 2024 season, we decided to look back on 2023 and handpick some of the most improved players of the year.
The 2023 season was one to remember and there were a plethora of players we could've picked. Just about every club had at least one player that could have made this list, but we've narrowed it down to just 10.
The list below is made up of players from all positions across the field and a wide range of ages. Whilst most players have been in the system for a few years, this batch of players took their game to another level in 2023 and look likely to continue their ascent in 2024.
Note: The players listed are in no particular order, rather just a collection of the 10 most improved players of the 2023 season.
2. Toby Greene
The man who was once the AFL's resident 'bad boy' has had one of the biggest redemption arcs in footy folklore. Toby Greene managed to take his game to yet another level, culminating in an All-Australian blazerย and the captaincy of the side. Throughout 2023, the lifetime Giant booted a career-high 66 goals, beating his second-best output in 2017 by 19 goals.
GWS weren't tipped to have a phenomenal season, however, under Adam Kingsley's new coaching regime and Greene's captaincy, the club managed to make a preliminary final. Although unsuccessful in the preliminary final losing to the eventual premiers, just making the final was an achievement in itself.
