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.
Richmond
Tom Lynch
Arguably Richmond's most important player, Lynch is set to return in 2024. As the Tigers had Jack Riewoldt as their only big key forward in 2023, they'll be thankful to have their dominant forward back.
With the new signing of Jacob Koschitzke, the duo of Lynch and the former Hawk will be asked to play similar roles to that of Lynch and Riewoldt. Structure-wise, Lynch will be the tall that they've been missing. Skill-wise, we all know what the two-time premiership player can provide on his day and just how important he is.
