Less than a month away from the opening game of the 2024 AFL season, clubs are beginning to get a strong idea of how they'll line-up to start the new premiership race.
With the early stages of the season comes plenty of debuts, with top draftees, second-year talents and long-serving sidemen eager to get their first taste of AFL action.
Every club is likely to blood new names this year, with some expected and others to come from the clouds for what will be a memorable occasion in their careers.
We've looked at the first-year rookies and those still waiting for a debut at each club to identify which players have the best chance of playing their maiden AFL match in 2024.
Gold Coast
Rookies: Will Rowlands, Sam Clohesy, Jake Rogers, Ethan Read, Jed Walter, Will Graham
Still waiting: Sandy Brock, Oskar Faulkhead
Most likely to debut in 2024: The Suns will likely hand Jed Walter his debut once the No.3 draft selection overcomes a recent collarbone injury. Fellow Suns Academy graduate Will Graham could also be among the first-year players to immediately jump to the senior level, while Jake Rogers could follow after getting some VFL minutes in early. 2023 Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal winner Sam Clohesy is sure to be a chance after earning his AFL chance over the off-season.
