For a team to take another step forward they need their young players and even at times experienced heads to find another level - improvement is the name of the game.
Natural progression is important but it's the players who put in the extra bit that are the keys to seeing your team surge up the ladder.
Going into the 2020 season there are names being thrown around everywhere as the player set to boom, or the player under pressure to perform. At this time of year everyone seems to be training the house down and in the best condition of their career.
We take a look at every club and see who needs to make the step up in order to see their team to greater heights.
St Kilda
Dougal Howard
Much noise has been made about the recruitment at St Kilda in the off-season, and a lot of it has surrounded the acquisition of Dougal Howard. The Power were very hesitant to let Howard go and the Saints gave yup a lot to get him through the door. He needs to repay the faith and investment early and then reach the heights promised soon. Poor performances will lead to pressure and questions.
