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.
7. Dan Houston
Possibly the biggest off-season move was Houston's switch to Victoria.
Several clubs chased the silky half-back's signature, but in the end, Collingwood secured him. Fast forward to 2025 and fate has handed Houston a debut against his old side thanks to an untimely suspension. He'll have the backing of the home fans but will undoubtedly feel the heat from his ex-teammates.
More importantly, it will be a chance to see if Houston was worth all the fuss and if he can help the Pies recover from a poor start to their campaign against the Giants last week.
