With calling teams for each broadcaster well established as the season begins anew, we've cast an eye over the current crop of those occupying the special comments chair.

There are some very familiar names, who've dominated the space for considerable amounts of time, and some fresh and exciting newcomers, too.

Who are those adding flavour and insight to a call team?

8Abbey Holmes

AFL Women's Grand Final - Brisbane v Adelaide
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Abbey Holmes of the Crows celebrates during the 2017 AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Adelaide Crows at Metricon Stadium on March 25, 2017 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

The universally admired Holmes brings a warmth, a charm and a touch of class to a call team. Holmes excels in the specials chair, but is versatile, often relying on her genuine nature to conduct insightful interviews with some of the league's best names, in a boundary riding capacity.

A real asset to the coverage of a given match, is Holmes.

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