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.
Western Bulldogs
Josh Schache
The Bulldogs went through 40 different players last season, the equal most of any club in the league, meaning plenty of spots are on offer at the Kennel. While Schache was one to feature for the Dogs, he managed just the two games in 2020.
The former No.2 pick hasn't quite found his feet at the AFL level and is now further from the starting lineup with the injection of Jamarra Ugle-Hagan into Luke Beveridge's side.
With the likes of Ugle-Hagan, Aaron Naughton and Josh Bruce set for priority selection in the forward line, Schache will need to train the house down to have any chance of returning to the senior level.
