There are only days to go before some of the best young guns and mature-aged talent in the country get to realise their ultimate dream of being drafted into the AFL.
The 2023 Mid-Season Draft takes place on Wednesday, with over 320 players awaiting their football future.
In 2022, three stars from the WAFL were selected (Wade Derksen, Sebit Kuek & Brynn Teakle), but this year there is plenty of talk surrounding five WAFL guns who are aiming to take their talents to the highest level.
Here are five of the best WAFL prospects to keep in mind ahead of the Mid-Season Draft.
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Probably the most talked about prospect in WA is Claremont's big-bodied beast, Jack Buller, who can play a variety of roles from a viable goalkicking option or shift to the midfield and add extra flare to the centre rotation.
The 22-year-old may have in recent weeks struggled for consistent form, returning from a calf injury and missing a fortnight of action before looking underdone in the recent State Game in Adelaide, however he cannot be kept down for long.
As far as the WA clubs in the AFL are concerned, West Coast need him more than Fremantle, with the Eagles lacking a threatening key forward partnership after Josh Kennedy's retirement and Jack Darling circling the end as a player.
Buller isn't a beast for nothing, his marking and tackling also support his ability to run onto strong leads and deliver under pressure.
The term livewire gets thrown around a lot in the football world, but Robert Hansen Jnr is just that, with the Lions midfield machine hard to chase down when he gets the ball in his hand.
At only 19 years of age and a product of the Mines Rovers, Hansen Jnr has broken out for Subiaco this season, albeit in limited minutes in the league, having spent most of last year in the Colts and coming back from injury.
His versatility in midfield and up forward can be a huge asset for any AFL Club with his hard run and carry through the ground and his marking down a headache for opposition teams.
While Subiaco are having a mixed season in the WAFL, Hansen Jnr is their biggest shining light and has a massive future ahead of him.
He has one of the most famous surnames in sporting history, but Angus Schumacher has become a star in his own right. As East Perth's prominent onballer in what is a strong midfield pack, his chance to return to an AFL list - having played with Carlton in 2019 - gets stronger week by week.
The 24-year-old has had a stellar season with East Perth. His ability to read the play everywhere around the ground and to deliver at every possession can be valuable to any AFL side that picks him. He sees plenty of the ball and can provide valuable depth in midfield and in attack.
His performance in the State Game against South Australia was a pure indication that Schumacher has the desire to play AFL yet again, going on to win the Simpson Medal, with his impact around midfield vital in bringing WA back into the game.
The clubs, if they are smart about their picks, would get Angus on a list.
While the Perth Demons forward has struggled in recent weeks, Harry Quartermaine's skills and impact when it matters have seen the 21-year-old put runs on the board ahead of the Mid-Season Draft.
The big forward is the Demons' main avenue to goal, but he is much more than just a good kick for goal. He can see plenty of the ball further up the ground and his ability to find targets inside 50 and lace out his teammates with prime precision is outstanding and valuable to an already strong footy IQ.
His form has been patchy during the 2023 season with the exception of a four-goal performance against the struggling West Coast Eagles in Round 5.
Quartermaine's qualities as a key forward may be similar to Jack Buller, but like the Tigers beast, Quartermaine can be a valuable addition to any AFL list as his goalkicking, marking and run and carry inside 50 is solid.
On the subject of the Perth Demons, there is another key forward at 21 years of age who can play in tandem with Quartermaine. The story of Jaiden Hunter is one to marvel at.
It had been 13 months since Jaiden Hunter returned from a serious ACL injury and made his return via the reserves, and he has been in red-hot form. Yet to be held goalless in any game this season, Hunter has been in better form but up forward his goalkicking prowess inside 50 has been massive.
His marking is also noteworthy, his contested marking ability is strong, and his physicality at the contest and positioning in the one-on-one battles is valuable for the Demons and can find additional flare inside 50 for any AFL list.
If one of the WA clubs' recruiting departments is looking at key forwards to bolster scoreboard pressure for their side, Hunter has the qualities to be their man.