A month into the season,and many rising stars from last year have continued their standout form, while those who struggled with injuries have finally made their mark on the field.

This list is based on the current standing of players from the 2024 draft and mid-season draft, while also focusing on their improvement and where they could sit by season's end.

But who of those will continue to elevate their game and prove the second-year blues superstitions wrong?

10Jobe Shanahan 

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Jobe Shanahan of the Eagles looks on during the round 24 AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Sydney Swans at Optus Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Jobe Shanahan of the Eagles looks on during the round 24 AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Sydney Swans at Optus Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Shanahan is one of the those unique players that can play both ends of the ground at an early age and could be prepped for a breakout year if he sees more playtime after playing in only just nine games last season. His contested marking is one of his best factors and gives West Coast some much needed stability as another key target up forward.

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