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?
3Sam Lalor
Richmond's Pick 1 has simmered but not depleted expectations after his first year. Being one of the only forwards on this list, Lalor is the definition of an impact player while improving his numbers across the board in most statistical categories through a short sample size and shows no signs of slowing down. However, his midfield prominence is increasing, as should his elite performances.
