With the dust settling on another draft period, AFL clubs and their new recruits begin to turn their attention toward pre-season training in preparation for the 2023 season.
Some clubs have already injected their new wave of young stars into their programs for the summer ahead, while others will require longer development plans before earnign their debut in the top flight.
With some players brought in to have an immediate impact and others seen as project players for the future, we list the draftee at each AFL club that could land a debut in Round 1, 2023.
St Kilda
Not short of confidence, Pick 10 selection Mattaes Phillipou is sure to already have a Round 1 debut at the forefront of his mind as he begins pre-season training at Moorabbin.
The powerful and aerially gifted midfield/forward hybrid might just be an instant favourite of Ross Lyon's as the returning coach looks to ignite some excitement in the squad.
Phillipou can roam as a forward target that also boasts great hands below his knees and may also get thrust into the midfield at times in 2023.
