With the 2019 AFL Draft in the books, we've seen clubs hedge their bets on the next crop of football superstars, with the hope that they can make an instant impact on their side's performances.
In the past few years, we have seen so many talented youngsters make a splash just a couple seasons into their AFL careers and become bonafide superstars.
Here is Zero Hanger's top 10 players aged 22 and under heading into the 2020 season.
2. Tim Taranto
Much like his GWS counterpart Jacob Hopper, Taranto has been overshadowed by his bigger profile teammates in the past. However, following an exception 2019 season, the former number two pick has become a crucial member of the Giants' midfield. Taranto played all 26 games of GWS' Grand Final campaign and led the club in tackles with 6.4 per game.
The Sandringham product collected 30 or more disposals 12 times in 2019, including a career-best 38 against Carlton in round nine. After playing such a vital role in GWS' run to the Grand Final, Taranto was rewarded with his first best-and-fairest award and a berth in the 22under22 squad. With eight games of finals experience under his belt at just 21 years of age, Taranto will be vital in the Giants' search for retribution in 2020.
