Before every AFL season, there is always plenty of speculation regarding both team and individual outcomes in the year to come.
However, as educated as a statement or prediction can be, trying to pick anything ahead of a season is just a glorified guess.
As pundits, we can make assumptions, but nothing is ever guaranteed. The only thing we know for certain is that another season of AFL will start in only a couple of months. That being said, we've picked some players that we think deserve some attention.
Whether it be a new signing, draftee or someone just set to make waves, we've picked one player from each club to keep an eye on in season 2024.
North Melbourne
George Wardlaw
The Kangaroos' second pick in the 2022 draft (fourth overall) had a very unlucky first season in the AFL. Only managing eight senior games after suffering multiple injuries, the 19-year-old showed plenty in his limited time on the field.
Although there are a plethora of young stars at the Roos, none are more exciting than Wardlaw. His brute strength and ability to win the ball through traffic stand out as key skills. Clearly amongst the most talented out of the 2022 draft, it'll be interesting to see Wardlaw play if fit for the entirety of 2024.
