The 2025 AFL season is upon us. In an eventful pre-season, footy fans have already been treated to a number of dazzling goals from the league's best, setting the tone for what might be one of the more prolific goalkicking seasons in recent memory.
It was Jesse Hogan who led the way in 2024, winning the Coleman Medal comfortably with 69 snags to his name in the home and away season. The question now is: Can he do it again? If not, who will?
We've picked out the seven favourite candidates for the 2025 Coleman Medal.
2. Jeremy Cameron
If Cameron can remain consistent in 2025, this award could very easily be his.
Touted as one of the few remaining players who could kick 100 goals in a season, Cameron's ability to produce highlight-reel plays from all over the ground makes him a frightening threat to any opposition.
Geelong played Cameron in some bizarre roles last season, including on the wing during Patrick Dangerfield's absence, as he moved further up the ground than ever in his career. It slightly halted his production on the scoreboard, particularly between rounds 8-11 where he kicked just three goals. Yet despite his unique and ever-changing role, 'Jezza' managed to finish the year with 58 goals to his name.
With a plethora of off-season additions, it is unlikely Cameron will be required to be around the contest as much as he was last season and can go back to his goal-hunting ways.
He produced two ridiculous efforts to score against Essendon in the Cats' pre-season tilt, highlighting what he can still impact for Geelong as they look to recapture the brilliance of the 2022 Premiership.
