Geelong
Big Year Ahead: Brandon Parfitt is an early stand-out in pre-season. Will be looking to have more midfield minutes in 2019.
New Additions: Mature-age ruck Darcy Fort is giving Rhys Stanley a run for his money as Geelong’s #1 ruck.
Injury concern: Zach Tuohy is struggling to return to running after his knee injury.
Gold Coast
Big Year Ahead: Former Docker Lachie Weller is likely to be utilised further up the ground in 2019.
New Additions: Josh Corbett has been impressing at both ends of the field.
Injury concern: Defender Jack Leslie has struggled to overcome his knee injury.
GWS Giants
Big Year Ahead: Former #3 draft pick Tim Taranto has shone in competitive work and will look to take some of the departed Dylan Shiel’s midfield minutes.
New Additions: Jye Caldwell looks a step above your usual green draftee.
Injury concern: Utility Adam Tomlinson is currently off the track after a calf injury.
Hawthorn
Big Year Ahead: Key forward Mitchell Lewis has added 3kg to his frame and is pushing hard for early season selection.
New Additions: Chad Wingard will be able to have all the midfield minutes he could dream of since Tom Mitchell went down.
Injury concern: Veteran Grant Birchall is finally back running after persistent knee injuries and will return to ball-work soon.
Melbourne
Big Year Ahead: Bailey Fritsch was said to be looking a class above in match simulation. Set for a big year as an intercept defender.
New Additions: Mature-age recruit Marty Hore is physically ready to go and could be eyeing off a spot in defence left empty while Jake Lever continues to recover.
Injury concern: Christian Petracca continues to experience soreness after knee surgery.
North Melbourne
Big Year Ahead: 2018 break-out Jed Anderson has added more bulk to his frame and looks set to continue to become a quality midfielder.
New Additions: Aaron Hall is readymade midfield excitement for the Roos. Adding great run and carry to practice matches.
Injury concern: Ben Brown is not yet back in full-training after post-season hip surgery.
