For a team to take another step forward they need their young players and even at times experienced heads to find another level - improvement is the name of the game.
Natural progression is important but it's the players who put in the extra bit that are the keys to seeing your team surge up the ladder.
Going into the 2020 season there are names being thrown around everywhere as the player set to boom, or the player under pressure to perform. At this time of year everyone seems to be training the house down and in the best condition of their career.
We take a look at every club and see who needs to make the step up in order to see their team to greater heights.
Geelong
Brandan Parfitt
Parfitt had a very good 2019, but he needs to improve again. In last year's preliminary final he found himself a touch out of his depth and in a game like that there can be no passengers. With an ageing list, Geelong their second tier players like Parfitt hitting their straps now.
