With the 2017 season just over a month away, here are our predictions for what lies ahead in the AFL this year.

4. Bont to take home Charlie

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - OCTOBER 01: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs celebrates the win with fans during the 2016 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Marcus Bontempelli established himself as arguably the best young player in the game in 2016. After a premiership year, the Bont will go to yet another level this year and could well go all the way and win his first Brownlow Medal.