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.
Sydney
Brodie Grundy
After a horrible experiment at the Demons, Brodie Grundy will be looking to find his form at the Swans after being traded at the end of 2023. The once dominant Magpie ruckman was consistently named as either the best or second best in his position every year. As the annual debate of Gawn vs Grundy raged on, the pairing of the two at the Demons seemed like a dream.
Unfortunately for Grundy, his time at Melbourne simply didn't work out. However, at Sydney, he will be the number one ruckman. It's been a while since we've seen Grundy consistently in the ruck. During his tenure at the Dees, his best games came when Gawn was out, allowing the former Magpie to play in his natural position. He could very easily return to his best as a Swan.
