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.
13. Port Adelaide
A Dan Houston replacement
The loss of a two-time All-Australian would be damaging to most defences, but for Port Adelaide they look to have enough names ready to take the next step as the attacking half-back asset under Ken Hinkley.
Just who that will be though remains unclear...
Long-kicking flanker Kane Farrell looks to be the leading option, while youngster Logan Evans and former first-round pick Josh Sinn have the upside to step into larger roles.
Darcy Byrne-Jones could be swung back to defence to help, while more should be expected from senior players in Ryan Brton and Miles Bergman.
Pre-Season Opponents:Â Adelaide, St Kilda
