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.
Collingwood
Ash Johnson
With key forward Dan McStay effectively being ruled out for the season after suffering an ACL injury, Ash Johnson appears to be the man to take his spot.
Playing inconsistently in 2023 in comparison to his 2022 campaign, Johnson will be looking to regain some form to maintain a spot in the Magpies forward line. With a solid shot at goal, fantastic overhead marking capabilities, and a knack for crafting something out of nothing, Johnson could be the perfect tall pairing with Brody Mihocek.
