With the 2025 SANFL season just around the corner, we look at the top 10 recruits for the upcoming season and the impact they could have on their new club.

From ex-AFL stars to returning club heroes, there is no shortage of quality among the fresh faces set to take the field in 2025.

While lists are not quite locked in, with some uncertainty surrounding former Norwood star Nik Rokhar in his contract dispute with Swan Districts, here are the top 10 off-season recruits for the SANFL so far. 

6. Martin Frederick (Sturt)

With a bullocking midfield group and sturdy defence, Sturt's lack of pace was exposed in last year's finals series, but they will get that in spades with the return of Martin Frederick in 2025.

The former Port Adelaide rookie-listed speedster spent last year with Claremont in the WAFL but will return to the club where he played 22 games in a dazzling 2023 SANFL campaign.

Boasting line-breaking speed and excellent endurance, Frederick played 14 AFL games with the Power and represented South Australia in the 2023 state game against WA.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Justin McInerney of the Swans competes with Martin Frederick of the Power during the 2021 AFL Round 15 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Sydney Swans at Adelaide Oval on June 26, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The twin brother of Fremantle's Michael Frederick, Martin's creativity and ability to turn defence into attack will be a welcome addition for the Double Blues as they look to make another charge towards the premiership.

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