North Melbourne and Gold Coast lead the changes in the leadership department, appointing a new skipper and a standalone captain for the 2025 campaign.
Noah Anderson will lead the Suns as a new era is set to dawn on the Queensland club, while the Kangaroos' Jy Simpkin has been given the nod after Luke McDonald stood down.
Collingwood star Nick Daicos' promotion to vice-captain is without a doubt set to hold him in good stead as the next captain of the powerhouse club.
But not all leadership groups are made up the same.
Some sides have opted for a streamlined leadership team, while others have gone for a much bigger group.
Take a look at who will be your club's captain, vice-captain and leadership group for 2025.
BRISBANE
Captain: Harris Andrews and Lachie Neale
Vice-Captain: Hugh McCluggage and Josh Dunkley
Leadership Group: Charlie Cameron, Cameron Rayner, Brandon Starcevich, Jarrod Berry and Oscar McInerney
Fresh off a premiership victory in 2024, the Lions are opting to keep the same nine-man leadership group, headed by co-captains Harris Andrews and Lachie Neale.
Both Andrews and Neale took over ahead of the 2023, and as a good omen of their leadership, Brisbane has made the past two grand finals.
GM of Football Danny Daly understands the group is large but believes it is a point of difference in the AFL.
"We have played in two Grand Finals since they have been captains, so they have done an outstanding job as our captains and leaders," Daly said.
"Some people might think that nine leaders are a lot to have, but we feel that they all bring something different.
"When you have a playing list of 45 people and a big footy department it is really important to have a diverse range of opinions, ideas and leadership - which we feel complements our brand and style really well."
