AFL action returns this week as the first wave of pre-season matches - including an Indigenous All Stars clash - prepare to offer some insight into what fans can expect for the year ahead.
A total of 18 games - made up of differing practice sessions and Community Series fixtures - will run from February 15 to March 2, taking us to just four days out from the home and away season's opener.
To conclude another summer of expectations, training notes, selection calls and coaching strategies, the coming weeks will hope to uncover some positives for each club.
Here we assess and name what fans from each faithful will be hoping to see from their AFL team this pre-season.
10. Hawthorn
How they use their tall defenders
The Hawks will be a fascinating watch over the coming weeks as fans get their first look at a new backline under coach Sam Mitchell.
The double addition of Josh Battle and Tom Barrass is sure to shake up Hawthorn's system, placing question marks over how Mitchell can fit in the talented pair on top of James Sicily, Jack Scrimshaw and Josh Weddle.
One of those three may be pushed further up the field, with either Weddle or Sicily having the mould to have an impact on the wing or in the forward line.
Pre-Season Opponents:Â Geelong, Western Bulldogs
