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.
4. Bailey Smith
Bailey Smith divides fans with his off-field antics, whether it's his fashion choices or his modelling career with Cotton On, but before the ACL injury that wiped out his 2024 season, there was no denying he was one of the most exciting young players in the game.
Now at Geelong, he has the perfect opportunity to find his form as part of a midfield that will benefit greatly from his inclusion. The question is whether he'll miss a step or take one further towards becoming a true star of the game and pushing Geelong into flag contention.
