Before every AFL season, fans and supporters dive into their crystal balls and see what the future holds for their club.
A part of that prediction is singling out which player will rise above the expectation set upon them during the summer months.
A player that should be looked out for heading into the new season and one that is on the verge of stardom.
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 2025.
Sydney
The delisted St Kilda defender received a lifeline from the Swans and it couldn't have come at a better time.
Sydney is hopeful that Dane Rampe, Harry Cunningham and Jake Lloyd continue producing high-end performances but father-time naturally catches up to them.
Enter Ben Paton. It was only two years ago that he established himself as an elite up-and-coming defender in the competition before injury curtailed his development.
And although he didn't cost the Swans much, Paton has the capability of contributing a lot more than his redrafting would suggest.
