With the 2024 AFL pre-season all done and dusted, all eyes turn to Opening Round.
Despite the summer games meaning close to nothing, it allows clubs and fans to establish where they stand heading into the new year.
Young draftees were unveiled in their quest to forge an AFL career, and a host of familiar names were seen in fresh colours.
St Kilda and Brisbane were the strongest performers during February and March, with the latter hoping to rectify their heartbreaking four-point loss to Collingwood in the Grand Final.
The reigning premiers flexed their muscles in the inaugural Charity Shield match against Richmond while West Coast battled, which is to be expected.
But what else can be taken from the 2024 pre-season?
Who impressed? Who disappointed? Has any club changed their potential over the past few weeks?
Richmond
New coach, new game plan.
Adem Yze has quickly left his mark on the Richmond side in a matter of months, with there being an intent to move the ball quickly.
Against Collingwood, the Tigers were able to handball their way through and get the ball in dangerous hands like Dustin Martin and Shai Bolton to deliver into the forward half.
With limited expectations for the year, Yze and his men could focus on playing freely which can work in their favour as surprise packets for 2024.
Fresh faces Jacob Koschitzke and Sam Naismith will also be granted responsibilities on the senior side.
