Following their earliest years in the AFL, players will break through the ceiling above them and shine like never before, showing signs of the star they can be.
Sometimes it's the beginning of a star in the making, other times it's an anomaly. Sometimes it's a player at the dawn of their career, other times it's a player with a handful of seasons in the bank.
Here are 10 players we predict will take their game to the next level in 2023.
9. Jason Horne-Francis
Back at home, away from the distractions that plagued him at North Melbourne, Jason Horne-Francis could be ready to explode in 2023.
In his 17 games, the former No.1 draft pick showed why he was highly valued, but as aforementioned, his time at the Kangaroos was dramatic and eventful.
He averaged 16.5 disposals, 2.9 tackles and 3.5 total clearances in his first year, pretty nifty, and should improve on that in his second year.
The powerful midfielder, with his North problems behind him, might unleash on the competition this season.
