With 2021 set to possess a record number of free agents, a plethora of young guns rising through the ranks and more cut-throat list decisions, the season ahead of us spells 'make or break' campaigns for many players across the AFL.
Collectively, we have analysed the one name at every club that is facing a critical season that could see their career go down the right or wrong path.
North Melbourne
Aiden Bonar
Perhaps it isn't a mater of how Bonar will break into the senior side, but when, with the promising defender facing further injury setbacks ahead of the 2021 season.
Following on from the Kangaroos' cut-throat delistings at the conclusion of last year, the club have sent a fair warning to the playing group of their security at Arden Street.
Had a great chat with new Roo Aiden Bonar at Arden St today. Story up tomorrow morning. Topics include:
๐ต D-Day experience
โช๏ธ Moving in with best mate LDU
๐ต Going from a No.11 pick to struggling to find a new club
โช๏ธ That photoshop failure
๐ต Why he chose No.16 pic.twitter.com/Wx8Rxv9KSe— Marc McGowan ๐ฃโ๏ธ๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฐ (@ByMarcMcGowan) October 29, 2019
While their is time on Bonar's side, the club could soon lose patience with with bullish backman as they look to transition in and out of a rebuild once again.