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.
9. GWS
Forwards primed, midfielders stepping up
The addition of Bombers livewire Jake Stringer could really go one of two ways for the Giants, with the polarising premiership player able to destroy defences or his own side's attacking cohesion.
GWS fans will be hoping for the former as Stringer links up with Coleman Medal-winning spearhead Jesse Hogan and captain Toby Greene, while the development of former No.1 draft pick Aaron Cadman remains vital.
On top of Stringer's impact, the Giants will have their fingers crossed their younger midfielders are ready to step up and support their incumbents, with a larger focus directed to the likes of Finn Callaghan, Ryan Angwin and Jacob Wehr.
Pre-Season Opponents:Â Sydney, Carlton
