19 players made the 44-man All-Australian team for the first time in 2024, suggesting they took their game to the next level.
So, who could be primed to do the same in 2025?
In no particular order, here are 10 players who have the opportunity to take the next big step over the coming 12 months.
6. Max King
Throughout his career, it has become clear that Max King's output depends on how long he can stay healthy. The one season he played more than 20 games was the one season he managed to kick more than 50 goals.
If King manages to stay healthy for the 2025 season it is reasonable to assume that he will improve out of sight from his output in 2024. Plus, with Tim Membrey departing the Saints, it clears the forward line for King to become the absolute focal point of their system.
The one worry is that if King continues trending as he did last season, his goalkicking issues could even still prevent him from reaching the 50-goal mark, regardless of whether he stays healthy.
For everything to fall into place for King, he would need to maintain good health and address his goalkicking problems. If he does, he's in for a big season.
