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.
A pectoral injury riddled Dunstan's 2020 campaign where he was soon on the outer of selection by the back-end of the season.
The 26-year-old now faces an even greater battle to win back his place in the Saints midfield following the acquisitions of Brad Crouch and Jack Higgins.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Luke Dunstan of the Saints is tackled by Brodie Grundy of the Magpies during the round nine AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Stadium on May 19, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
Dunstan has proved to be a valuable asset in the past but has a large hill to scale in order to cement his place at Moorabbin.