With each new AFL season seeing rising stars stake their claim as the best in their respective position, the All-Australian team often welcomes some fresh faces for the first time.
A total of seven players earned their maiden All-Australian selections in 2024, with that number down from the 12 first-time selections made in both 2023 and 2022.
This year could see a rise in maiden All-Australians named in the final side, with some of the game's best still yet to be fitted for a blazer.
Here we've listed nine players yet to receive their first All-Australian selection who should come close in 2025.
8. Izak Rankine
The Crows livewire would've begun having his blazer tailored midway through last year before injuries and suspension limited him to just the 15 games for the season.
He still managed to end his second campaign for the Crows with 29 goals to his name from averages of 18.0 disposals, 3.4 tackles and 9.67 contested possessions as a midfield-forward threat.
If Rankine can play at the same standard for a full season in 2025, a maiden All-Australian selection should be his.
His chances might be made easier given the selection panel's willingness to slot attacking-minded midfielders into forward line spots.
