With the dust settling on another draft period, AFL clubs and their new recruits begin to turn their attention toward pre-season training in preparation for the 2023 season.

Some clubs have already injected their new wave of young stars into their programs for the summer ahead, while others will require longer development plans before earnign their debut in the top flight.

With some players brought in to have an immediate impact and others seen as project players for the future, we list the draftee at each AFL club that could land a debut in Round 1, 2023.

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Hawthorn

Cameron Mackenzie

Having flipped their midfield and placed a priority on youth, Hawthorn's top draft selection Cam Mackenzie firms as a strong chance to feature in Sam Mitchell's side for Round 1 of next season.

2021 recruits Jai Newcombe and Josh Ward will both take on great responsibilities in 2023, and could be joined by Mackenzie to form Mitchell's first-string midfield trio.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Cameron Mackenzie of the Dragons in action during the NAB League Grand Final match between the Sandringham Dragons and the Dandenong Stingrays at Ikon Park on September 16, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

The Beaumaris onballer is a prolific two-way threat, able to work on the defensive side of the midfield and then punish the opposition with his disposal use.

At 188cm and 83kg, Mackenzie's build won't look out of place in the top flight.

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