We've put a player from every club under the microscope that need to put in a big pre-season.

Whether it's a young player that needs to break out or put on some size, a veteran that needs to rediscover a spark or a star returning form injury, the following names need a big summer.

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Melbourne

Steven May

With the Demons trading away backup defender Sam Frost this offseason, the blowtorch will be well and truly on Steven May as he looks to bounce back from a poor 2019 season. May will be intent on earning back Melbourne's trust after arriving at the club unfit, resulting in a delayed start to the year and soft tissue injuries which kept him to just eight games for the season.

At his best, May is a skilled intercept defender who can set up attacks from the backline, but as seen last season, at his worst he is a liability to the team. The 27-year-old has already reportedly returned to training and has turned to pilates and yoga to improve his fitness ahead of the new season.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Steven May of the Demons celebrates kicking a goal during the round 15 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at The Gabba on June 30, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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