We've dissected every club's list and come up with who we think will be bearing a B&F around their neck at season's end.
Finishing second to All-Australian rebounding-defender Rory Laird last year, the bulky midfielder is set for another big season. Putting yet another pre-season under his belt, the 23 year-old will have to fight off fellow midfielders Rory Sloane, Bryce Gibbs as well as Laird to claim his second Malcolm Blight Medal. We all know he is certainly up for it.
Brisbane's star recruit will look for a big first season at the Lions after being traded from Fremantle over the summer. Neale brings two B&Fs from the Dockers but will have to put up his A-game if he is to poll more votes then captain Dayne Zorko, who has won the past four Merret-Murray Medal's.
The recently appointed skipper is the outright favourite to take out the Blues 90 year-old Medallion after All-Australian defender Sam Docherty ruptured his ACL yet again last December. Cripps has turned into one of the league's premier midfielders and will look to attain his third John Nicholls Medal.
In what has to be the closest race to a Pies B&F in it's 92-year history, Sidebottom will bill be eyeing off his third-straight trophy after tying with All-Australian ruckman Brodie Grundy last season. The 28 year-old has got plenty competition for the coveted award with the addition of Dayne Beams as well as fellow stars Adam Treloar, Tom Phillips, Scott Pendlebury and Taylor Adams. There us no shortage of talent at the Holden Centre, and there is a half dozen or so guys that could easily win the Copeland.
The 23 year-old has had an impressive first five seasons at Tullamarine, already claiming the honours as a Crichton medalist in just his third year at the club. The 103-gamer will work closely with star recruit Dylan Shiel to help boost the Dons midfield. A second Crichton Medal will definitely be in the back of the left-footers mind.
The Brownlow medalist is looking at a tough role in the midfield in 2019 with the departure of two-time Doig medalist Lachie Neale. Fyfe is a among the favourites to take out the 2019 Brownlow Medal, meaning the 27 year-old is a shoe-in to take home his third Doig Medal.
The Western Australian product has been a star in his eight seasons in the western suburb's of Sydney without ever claiming a B&F. Coniglio is now 25 and in the prime of his career which will certainly help him on his way to winning his first Kevin Sheedy Medal. He faces plenty of competition with the amount of talent the Giants always have on their list.
The holy trinity of star's consisting of Gary Ablett, Joel Selwood and Patrick Dangerfield were unable to live up to expectations in 2018. None of the three won Geelong's B&F as key defender Mark Blicavs bopped up and claimed the honours by just half a vote. Dangerfield lost 4kg when he returned to the track in 2019 and has reportedly completed one of his best pre-seasons, setting him up for a massive 2019. The ex-Crow could even add a second Brownlow Medal to his tally.
The Suns are stacked with young talent in 2019 and will be lead by co-captain David Swallow, who looks primed to add his his second Club Champion Medal. Following the departures of Jarryd Lyons and Aaron Hall, the former No. 1 pick will have to lead the Suns' engine room. It is time for Swallow to live up to his potential.
After reigning Brownlow and Peter Crimmins medalist Tom Mitchell was struck down with an ACL injury, the door opened wide for another midfielder to claim the Hawks' highest honour. O'Meara is yet to win a B&F and after a breakthrough 2018 season, 2019 look like his best chance. The 24 year-old was hampered with injury woes early in his career that seem to have put them behind him.
The All-Australian ruckman claimed the award last season for his outstanding role in the Dees' campaign. The addition of Braydon Preuss is certainly going to make Gawn's role interesting. Could we see the 27-year old enter the forward line and boot a bunch of goals? Gawn will be made to earn this award with the likes of Clayton Oliver, Jack Viney and Nathan Jones at his feet.
The 30 year-old is entering the sunset years of his career but has still been able to produce a classy brand of footy since joining the Roos at the end of the 2014 season. Higgins is the reigning Syd Barker medalist after claiming the honours for the second time last year. With star recruits Jared Polec and Aaron Hall joining the Roos' engine room, will we see Higgins spend even more time up forward? If Higgins can continue a clean bill of health and maintain an exciting brand of footy, expect to see him with a third B&F around his neck.
A slightly left-field option considering the former Lions skipper had a quiet first year in the black, white and teal nursing a shoulder injury. With Ollie Wines in doubt for the first few rounds of the season, Rockliff will have to carry the midfield load left by the young star. While three-time winner Robbie Gray enters the latter part of his career and play more forward, Rockliff is left with a permanent midfield gig. Can Rockliff have the season every Port fan hopes for?
The superstar had a quieter year compared to his dominant 2017 that saw him win almost every award up for grabs. Martin will have to compete with new star-recruit Tom Lynch, reigning Jack Dyer medalist Jack Riewoldt and skipper Trent Cotchin for the honours, but is more than capable. Martin could go one step further and add a second Brownlow this season.
The Saints ball magnet had an outstanding 2018 season, averaging 30.1 disposals from 21 games. His efforts weren't quite enough to edge out now four-time winner Jack Steven, who claimed the honours by 16 votes. With Steven set to miss time with mental health issues, Ross now looks ready to take on the mantle as the club's apex midfielder.
Edging out injured powerhouse forward Lance Franklin and midfield bulls Luke Parker and Josh Kennedy, rebounding defender Jake Lloyd claimed Sydney's B&F for the first time in 2018. The 25-year old averaged 27.8 disposals in 2018, a personal best out of his five years at the Swans. Watch for Lloyd to make further improvements this year.
After being suspended for eight weeks for striking Fremantle youngster Andrew Brayshaw, Gaff will look to make amends for his mistake that caused the 26 year-old to miss the Eagles' 2018 premiership triumph. Yeo claimed the John Worsfold Medal last year, marking his second consecutive B&F at the Eagles. Set to return in round three, Gaff averaged 30.7 disposals in 2018 and will look to bounce back in a big way this season.
The 24 year-old Bulldog was eyeing off his first B&F before being struck down with a hamstring injury in round 13 that caused him to miss a month of footy. The premiership Bulldog was still a very strong chance to win the prestigious award, averaging 32.8 disposals but was nabbed at the line by fellow left-footer Lachie Hunter by one vote. Macrae will be one to watch on the field as well as a Brownlow fancy in 2019.