The class of emerging future stars was evident in 2021, with a host of young names breaking onto the AFL stage and showing plenty of promise for the roads ahead.
Looking at players to have made their debut this season, we list the 10 players to have had the strongest campaigns after finally breaking through to the top flight.
3. Anthony Scott (Western Bulldogs)
Debut: Round 1 vs Collingwood
Games: 21
Impressed in his first game with the Bulldogs in the opening round of the season, collecting 16 touches and five inside 50s - a performance that came just weeks after heading to the Kennel via the Supplementary Selection Period.
Continued to play an important position forward before finding greater exposure in defence and proving to be a versatile component for the Dogs' flag push.
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Fell to the fringe of selection at the latter end of the year and did not feature in the Bulldogs' Grand Final loss to the Demons, however Scott enjoyed a promising first year in the league and was rewarded with a new two-year extension.
