After the completion of the AFL 2025 season, there's no doubt fans saw players across the league have an improved year compared to what they have had in the past. Some players were expected to improve, while some came out of nowhere, but all were among the AFL's top improvers.
In this piece, we go through our most improved players of 2025. From 34-year-olds to second-year players, along with some of the top players our game has to offer, the league saw a range of players take big steps.
We have named 12 players who deserve to be recognised for their outstanding improvement in 2025.
3Seth Campbell
Seth Campbell was a lively small forward all year, having a huge impact for a young Tigers team that surpassed expectations.
The third-year player was a much-improved player across the board. He nearly tripled his goal total, going from 10 to 28, but it was not just the stats that impressed.
He also improved as a pressure forward, forcing turnovers and turning them into quick scores.
Campbell quickly became a fan favourite with his speed and tricks on the field.
