The best part about entering new footy season is that it's a fresh slate - every club starts from zero.
Optimism is high as fans relish in the prospect of their club making some form of improvement on last year, whether that's contending for a premiership, returning to September action, or seeing young players blossom into genuine superstars to push a rebuild forward.
However, there are also doubts. Lists have been reshaped, coaches have tweaked their systems, and with those changes comes an uncomfortable question that will refuse to subside until the 2026 season is underway.
So, what is the harsh question pressing at the front of your team's mind? Below is every club's burning question heading into 2026...
Carlton
Is too much change good?
There was no doubting that Ikon Park needed a shake-up after falling from finals contention in 2025, putting head coach Michael Voss in the gun.
But the Blues backed Voss, helped by the new CEO Graham Wright, but still heaped immense change to the playing list and football department.
Carlton farewelled 11 players, notably Charlie Curnow, Tom De Koning and third-generation Silvagni, Jack, as their overhaul began.
The likes of Ben Ainsworth, Ollie Florent, Will Hayward, Liam Reidy and Campbell Chesser eased the losses of club stalwarts, as a breath of fresh air from the new assistant coaches and head of football will attempt to revive the Victorian powerhouse.
Wright, who has been coined the agent of change, made his presence felt immediately, and in this competition, sitting still gets you nowhere.
He, along with other strong figures, recognised the desperate need for change, which cannot be faltered.
