With 2021 set to possess a record number of free agents, a plethora of young guns rising through the ranks and more cut-throat list decisions, the season ahead of us spells 'make or break' campaigns for many players across the AFL.
Collectively, we have analysed the one name at every club that is facing a critical season that could see their career go down the right or wrong path.
West Coast
Jake Waterman
Despite being seen as the successor to seven-time club leading goal-kicker in Josh Kennedy, Waterman will still be required to earn his place in the Eagles forward line.
The athletic forward was limited to just the 10 games last season with Oscar Allen taking on the duties as the third-string forward in the royal blue and gold, meaning there is plenty of competition against Waterman to land a starting role.
With Kennedy and Darling set for a final push for the flag in 2021, opportunities are set to open up at the Eagles, and Waterman will need to show he's the next best thing out west.
