Over a week on from the 2023 AFL Draft, discussions surrounding which new recruits are in the Round 1 mix are beginning to increase.

Some of the top draft prospects from this year will firmly be in the conversation for a debut early into next year as clubs look to give their new young guns an immediate taste of top-flight football.

While others won't be relying on their new draft additions, each squad has a teenager or mature-aged recruit who could be ready to make their mark on the AFL next March.

Here we've looked to identify the draftee at each club who could be in the mix for a Round 1 showing in 2024.

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Collingwood

Harry DeMattia

Between DeMattia and the Pies' other draft selection of Tew Jiath, the former is significantly ahead in terms of development.

Also able to play across all three lines and offer both run and power, DeMattia remains a chance for a Round 1 despite the Pies commencing their premiership defence against fellow preliminary finalists GWS.

Collingwood have invited a number of ex-AFL players to their pre-season program and could find instant starters via the SSP as well.

Collingwood draft recruit Harry DeMattia (image via Collingwood FC)
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