With pre-season chatter comes selection watch, with AFL fans keen to see who could be locking down starting spots at their best clubs for the season ahead.
Discussions over potential debutants play their part in the intrigue, with each hoping to uncover an uncapped player who can have an impact in 2025.
A total of 76 players made their AFL debuts in 2024, and with the number of options yet to get a look at the top level ahead of the coming campaign, that figure could be beaten in 2025.
Here we list every player yet to make their AFL debut and name the players most likely to play their maiden match this year.
St Kilda
Rookies: Eamonn Armstrong, Hugh Boxshall, Patrick Said, Alex Dodson, James Barrat, Alixzander Tauru, Tobie Travaglia
Still waiting: Liam O'Connell, Max Heath, Max Hall, Isaac Keeler
Most likely to debut in 2025: Top 10 picks Tobie Travaglia and Alix Tauru could both find roles in defence for the Saints come Round 1, however the latter has endured an interrupted start to life in the red, white and black and could see a breakthrough game delayed. Travaglia, on the other hand, could slot into a running role and allow the likes of Jack Sinclair or Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera to feature further up the field. Saints fans will also be keen to see Max Heath and Isaac Keeler contend for key positions roles in 2025.
