With pre-season chatter comes selection watch, with AFL fans keen to see who could be locking down starting spots at their best clubs for the season ahead.
Discussions over potential debutants play their part in the intrigue, with each hoping to uncover an uncapped player who can have an impact in 2025.
A total of 76 players made their AFL debuts in 2024, and with the number of options yet to get a look at the top level ahead of the coming campaign, that figure could be beaten in 2025.
Here we list every player yet to make their AFL debut and name the players most likely to play their maiden match this year.
Adelaide
Rookies:ย Sid Draper, Tyler Welsh
Still waiting:ย Toby Murray, Karl Gallagher, Oscar Ryan, Charlie Edwards
Most likely to debut in 2025: Top draft pick Sid Draper is one of the more ready-made newcomers in the AFL, with his form at South Adelaide in the SANFL last year seeing him have no issue up against senior opposition. Some injury concerns could prevent an early debut, with second-year options Oscar Ryan and Charlie Edwards others to keep an eye on.
