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.
Western Bulldogs
Jack Macrae
Once the most dominant ball winner in the AFL statistically, Jackย Macrae has had a couple of down years, to say the least. Consistently played out of position under Luke Beveridge, Macrae will be looking to regain some form and return to his ball-winning best.
At his peak, Macrae averaged a whopping 33.85 disposals per game, a ridiculous number. In 2023, that number was down to just over 25 touches per game. A proven inside midfielder, hopefully for his sake he can return to his natural position and dominate once more.
