Round 1 of the 2025 season will see all 18 teams take the field for the first time, giving fans their first taste of the season's storylines.

From high-profile trades to debuting stars, the first full round is set to be packed with intrigue. Here are some of the players to keep an eye on.

2. Sam Lalor & fellow draftees

The number one pick in any draft is always one to watch on debut.

There's plenty of hype surrounding the young gun and his pre-season injury only adds another layer to the story. Lalor, along with fellow Richmond draftees Luke Trainor and Harry Armstrong, will be an intriguing watch against Carlton on Thursday night.

AFL Practice Match โ€“ West Coast v Richmond
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 17: Sam Lalor of the Tigers ina action during the AFL practice match between the the West Coast Eagles and Richmond Tigers at Mineral Resources Park on February 17, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

This also extends to Finn O'Sullivan, the second overall pick, who will debut for North Melbourne against the Bulldogs on Saturday night.