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?
6Tom McCarthy
McCarthy has shown flashes of brilliance in his 10 games last season, especially his 31-disposal debut, and has continued to improve ever since. For such a young player, McCarthy has relieved a lot of pressure for an under-siege Eagles backline. With the rise of Harley Reid and the addition of Willem Duursma, McCarthy is in the perfect situation to become a cornerstone of the club's rebuild.
