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.
Fremantle
Number of selections available - Zero
Draft position โ 8th*
Whether or not the Dockers' make a selection on draft night is contingent on whether or not they move 2021 debutant Heath Chapman to long-term injury list or not.
If they do, then any number of the defenders out of the 602-names that have nominated for selection become viable options.
Justin Longmuir could also throw a line to the pint-sized Peel Thunder speedster, Tyrone Thorne.
Clever small forward Tyrone Thorne will make his senior debut for Peel v Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday. He put together one of the best individual colts games of the year against South Freo last week with 25 disposals, 7 tackles, 5 clearances and 5 goals. pic.twitter.com/r56a7WPEhT
— Jordan McArdle (@jordan_mc12) August 15, 2019
Despite only standing at 169cms and tipping the scales at less than 60kgs, Thorne is likely to be seen as player for the future.
However, if Fremantle's form hits the skids for the remainder of 2021, then the 19-year-old's averages of 23 disposals and 1.3 goals per game could be enough to keep bums on seats.