With the league's Mid-Season Draft set to take place on Wednesday this week, a portion of the 602-players that nominated their services are set to have their lives change forever.
For the budding youngsters that missed out on selection at last year's national talent market, it will offer them a chance to make their dreams come true - albeit a tad later than some of their peers.
The full list of 602 players has been released by the AFL. #AFL https://t.co/0V2rMAAkCi
— Zero Hanger (@zerohanger) May 29, 2021
For the wily veterans that have thrown their hats back into the ring, it will mean one last chance to lace the boots and keep their flames shielded from the wind for at least another six-months.
Despite the fact that not every side will enter the draft with a pick available, we have run a fine toothed comb through all 18-lists, and have made recommendations of talent for fans of every creed and clubs of every colour.
Here are the players every club should be considering on Wednesday night.
Collingwood
Number of selections available – Two
Draft position – 3rd
Due to the apparent holes right across the board at the Holden Centre and their desire to 'play the kids' so far in 2021, it is unlikely that Collingwood will be using either of their picks on a seasoned name come June 2.
With this in mind, we have followed the popular consensus and believe the Pies will pluck the precociously talented forward Jackson Callow with their first available selection.
Jackson Callow remember the name pic.twitter.com/Lui3Y4FoAk
— Clayton (@claytonadel) May 30, 2021
Having slotted 24-goals from just 14 starts for SANFL club Norwood, Callow appears to be exactly what the Magpies have been crying out for.
The Tasmanian currently averages the most contested marks in the secondary competition and has proven adept at finding the footy, as evidenced by his 24-disposal effort against Adelaide's reserves in Round 7 of this year.