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.
The Crows' father-son pick may very well slot straight into a role within Matthew Nicks' rearguard for Round 1
Michalanney started training with the Crows just days after being taken with Pick 17 and looks to set to be in immediate contention for a call-up.
With the long-term injury to tall backman Andrew McPherson, Nicks could look toward Michalanney for further support alongside defensive stalwarts Tom Doedee.
Michalanney possesses great athleticism, speed and aerial prowess that can help negate opposition attacks early next year.
Despite the Lions adding Josh Dunkley to their midfield cohort this off-season, there's sure to be room for Brisbane's prized youngster in Ashcroft.
Lions recruiters were already of the view that the flashy midfielder could've played AFL level this season, and he even featured in three appearances for their VFL side this year.
The teenager averaged 29.3 disposals, 7.2 tackles and 5 clearances from his trio of outings at the state league level against senior talent, even polling three votes for the J.J. Liston Trophy.
While Dunkley, Lachie Neale and Hugh McCluggage will lead Chris Fagan's engine room, you'll still find Ashcroft roaming the centre square as early as Round 1 next year.
While the Blues could look to first-round selection Oliver Hollands to give their wider midfield options a boost early into the new season, Devils defender Lachie Cowan might be Carlton's most likely new asset that could stamp his authority early.
Cowan gave away more than enough in the NAB League and National Championships with Tasmania to warrant some suggestions he could be ready-made for the biggest stage.
A medium-sized defender, Cowan could slot straight into Michael Voss' backline as an intercepting outlet should Mitch McGovern's form and fitness battles continue into 2023.
Cowan's presence in defence would also give the likes of Sam Docherty or Nic Newman more time further up the field if required.
Joe Richards
The mature-aged recruit was recruited to Collingwood thanks to his flashy pace, goalkicking nous and ability to roam further up the field.
Early draftees Edward Allan and Jakob Ryan might rely on further development over the pre-season and throughout their debut campaigns before securing an AFL debut, however Richards could find a spot in Craig McRae's side almost instantly.
The Magpies adjusted their midfield group over the trade period with the addition of Tom Mitchell, who will work beside Taylor Adams and Scott Pendlebury in the engine room. But should McRae be after more pace through the middle of the field, then Richards could be the man.
The Wangaratta product is sure to rival fellow mature-aged recruit Josh Carmichael for a role in the forward half of the field.
Like they have done with recent top 10 picks Nik Cox, Archie Perkins and Be Hobbs, the Bombers might waste no time in getting Tsatas exposed to the AFL early.
The versatile onballer could slot onto a wing for Brad Scott or work at either flank to assist the already star-studded list of inside midfielders at Bomberland.
Likely to find himself in a rotation with bargain rookie recruit Nic Martin and Oakleigh Chargers teammate Alwyn Davey, Tsatas can fill multiple roles for Essendon early into his career.
Bombers list boss Adrian Dodoro has already hinted at an early debut for the No.5 pick.
Another mature-aged pickup, Wagner brings with him 19 games of AFL experience following previous stints with North Melbourne and Melbourne.
His third chance in the AFL comes after a strong season with Port Melbourne, where he flourished as a half-back and midfield option for the Borough, averaging 22.3 disposals, 4.3 tackles, 2.3 clearances and 2.4 inside 50s per game.
While he'll be rivalling the likes of Brandon Walker, Jordan Clark and Heath Chapman for a spot in defence, Wagner's services could be utilised on the wing following the departures of Blake Acres and Darcy Tucker.
Chris Scott's midfield group is set to continue through a period of change next year and beyond, with top 10 draft pick Jhye Clark set to lead the next generation at Kardinia Park.
With Joel Selwood's reign now over, Clark has been touted as his successor and could look to have the same immediate impact the returned Geelong skipper had in 2007.
Even half of what Selwood delivered in his maiden campaign with the Cats would be a welcome start for Clark in the hoops.
The Queenscliff product will still be needing to break into Geelong's midfield, which has also welcomed ex-Giant Tanner Bruhn and former Sun Jack Bowes this off-season.
A Rookie Draft selection, former Giants backman Jake Stein finds himself on the end of a career lifeline thanks to the Suns.
Gold Coast have needed further support for their leading key defenders and their depths were only hindered further with Rory Thompson's retirement last month.
An opportunity to slot alongside Sam Collins in defence is there for the taking for Stein, who played 20 games during his time with the Giants.
Max Gruzewski
The Giants might want to get further work out of No.1 pick Aaron Cadman before he makes his debut in the top flight, with Adam Kingsley sure to be in no rush to blood GWS' next young star forward.
One draftee the club might have within their Round 1 conversations is Pick 22 selection Max Gruzewski, who is one of the leading swingman prospects out of the class of 2022.
Gruzewski can be trusted as an intercepting option behind the ball, or as a forward target thanks to his aerial prowess. A spot on the wing could be an experiment the Giants consider for the Oakleigh Chargers graduate.
Having flipped their midfield and placed a priority on youth, Hawthorn's top draft selection Cam Mackenzie firms as a strong chance to feature in Sam Mitchell's side for Round 1 of next season.
2021 recruits Jai Newcombe and Josh Ward will both take on great responsibilities in 2023, and could be joined by Mackenzie to form Mitchell's first-string midfield trio.
The Beaumaris onballer is a prolific two-way threat, able to work on the defensive side of the midfield and then punish the opposition with his disposal use.
At 188cm and 83kg, Mackenzie's build won't look out of place in the top flight.
Oliver Sestan
A stunning story should you consider his chances of a Round 1 debut in the AFL only a week ago.
The Demons plucked Sestan out of Mansfield following a dominant season in the Goulburn Valley Football League, booting 53 goals in six games, including a haul of 24 goals in one match.
The medium-sized forward is likely to be seen as a stronger chance to debut early next year over the likes of Matthew Jefferson, Jed Adams and Will Verrall, who will need time to develop in the coming years.
With Brodie Grundy arriving and Jacob van Rooyen in the frame to feature in Simon Goodwin's side, the aforementioned trio face are placed toward the back of the selection queue.
The Roos' top pick is set to be among the favoured names for the 2023 Rising Star Award, with his eye for goal and overall forward craft key reasons the Ajax forward is so highly rated.
North Melbourne's forward line is far from complete, with Nick Larkey still needing a parter to help share the key-positon workload, while Cam Zurhaar looms as their best threat at ground level.
Sheezel can add to Zurhaar's cunning ability in the forward third of the field and also has a remarkable;e ability to take flight, with the Sandringham product a near certainty to be in the mix for Round 1 next year.
Port Adelaide flagged their desire to bolster their key defensive stocks this off-season through either trading or the draft.
After missing out on tall Cat Esava Ratugolea through the exchange period, the Power swooped on Allies backman Tom McCallum with their first selection at this week's National Draft.
Standing at 192cm, McCallum could slot straight into a role on the final line of Ken Hinkley's side and work under the likes of star talent Tom Jonas and Aliir Aliir.
The hard-nosed Steely Green is the exact kind of player Damien Hardwick will love to have at Punt Road.
The South Fremantle product thrives under pressure and looks to create chaos for the opposition when he's off the ball, whether that be in defence or through the middle.
A spot at half-back or up on the wing could be on offer to Green come the early rounds of next year, with the competitive teenager sure to press his case over pre-season.
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.
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.
A competitive monster in midfield, Ginbey is already built to match it with some of the AFL best players from next year.
Also capable of holding his own in defence, the East Perth product could find himself rotating across the back half of the field in his debut season with the blue and gold.
Ginbey won't shy away from getting his hands dirty and is sure to complement West Coast's already prolific midfield group.
Harvey Gallagher
The Bulldogs moved on Bendigo Pioneers utility Harvey Galagher with their third and final pick in the National Draft and are sure to see the immediate signs of a formidable AFL player.
Gallagher developed into a goal-kicking and attacking midfielder for the Pioneers but was overlooked at last year's draft and this year's mid-season intake.
After moving to a half-back flank for the second half of the 2022 NAB League, Gallagher flourished with his ball-winning ability and run and carry from defence.
A spot at half-back or up on the wing, which has now been vacated by Lachie Hunter's departure, might be there for the taking for Gallagher.