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.
Sydney
The Swans swooped on Gippsland small forward Jacob Konstanty with their sole first-round selection and could see an immediate return on their investment next season.
Konstanty is arguably the most threatening small forward prospect in 2022, offering tremendous forward pressure and a keen eye for goal.
With livewire Tom Papley manning one forward pocket and potentially pushing further up the field, Konstanty could be the second prong in the Swans' fleet of forwards.
