With the turn of the year, 2020 is now behind us and all eyes are now firmly focused on the 2021 AFL season.
Every club will have their attention set on what's to come in the new year, but after a season that handed us more questions then any before it, there are plenty of clubs now facing a brutal examination for the coming 12 months.
We take a look at the burning question facing each club ahead of the new season.
Richmond
Will the off-field drama impact on-field performances?
The Tigers have been the benchmark for the past four years, winning three flags and setting the standard for the league.
"We're not going to give up on Sydney Stack."
- Jack Riewoldt 💛
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Unfortunately, off-field behaviour of late hasn't reflected that of the competition's best side, with players and coaches getting caught up in controversies that have brought an un-welcomed spotlight on the club. At what point does the off-field attention catch up and take a toll on the on-field form?
