Finals are typically known as the time where the cream rises to the top. The pretenders are separated from the contenders and champions rise on the biggest of occasions.
Last year, it was Mason Cox's out-of-the-blue prelim performance against the Tigers which shocked the AFL world, while Dom Sheed became the toast of Western Australia after his Grand Final heroics.
So who will it be this year? Which player is ready to take their game to the next level this 2019 finals series?
We've gone through each finalist and named the player ready to emerge this September.
2. Brisbane - Hugh McCluggage
A high draft pick, McCluggage has always been touted for big things.
Now as a key part of a young and exciting Lions outfit, McCluggage is a barometer for this Brisbane side.
An impressive 28 disposal outing against Richmond in the final round of the home and away season ensured McCluggage enters Saturday's rematch against the Tigers in good form.
While the Tigers midfield group will be concerned with the likes of Dayne Zorko and Lachie Neale getting off the leash, McCluggage may not attract as much attention as his midfield counterparts.
The south-west Victorian has the polish and class to execute in pressure situations and will likely be thrust into the spotlight to do so at the weekend.
A strong runner, you can bet McCluggage will have a chance to break the game open late in the game should the contest be close.
The question is: Is he ready?
