Every AFL club has a player or two that they believe is on the cusp of stardom. These are the players who have shown glimpses of their potential, but have yet to consistently put it all together. In 2024, there are a number of players across the league who are primed to take the next step and become household names.
Which player is set to explode for your AFL club in 2024?
Here are a few of the top contenders:
Brisbane Lions: Cam Rayner
Rayner is a talented forward who has shown flashes of brilliance throughout his career. However, he has also been inconsistent at times. In 2023, Rayner averaged 20 disposals and 6.5 marks per game. He also kicked 21 goals. If Rayner can put it all together in 2024, he has the potential to be one of the most dangerous players in the competition.
Carlton Football Club: Charlie Curnow
Curnow is another talented forward who has been hampered by injury throughout his career. However, when he is healthy, he is one of the most exciting players to watch in the AFL. In 2023, Curnow averaged 17 disposals and 6.2 marks per game. He also kicked 31 goals. If Curnow can stay healthy in 2024, he has the potential to be a Coleman Medal contender.
Collingwood Football Club: Will Kelly
Kelly is a talented midfielder who has been overshadowed by some of his more high-profile teammates in recent years. However, he is a very good player who is capable of having a big impact on games. In 2023, Kelly averaged 23 disposals and 5.2 tackles per game. If Kelly can continue to improve in 2024, he has the potential to be one of the best midfielders in the AFL.
Essendon Football Club: Archie Perkins
Perkins is a talented key forward who has been one of the most exciting young players in the AFL since his debut in 2021. In 2023, Perkins averaged 15 disposals and 6.4 marks per game. He also kicked 23 goals. If Perkins can continue to develop in 2024, he has the potential to be one of the best key forwards in the AFL.
Fremantle Football Club: Jye Amiss
Amiss is a talented key forward who is entering his third season in the AFL. In 2023, Amiss averaged 14 disposals and 6.5 marks per game. He also kicked 41 goals. If Amiss can continue to improve in 2024, he has the potential to be one of the best young key forwards in the AFL.
Geelong Football Club: Sam De Koning
De Koning is a talented young ruckman who is entering his third season in the AFL. In 2023, De Koning averaged 15 hit-outs and 6.2 marks per game. He also kicked 10 goals. If De Koning can continue to improve in 2024, he has the potential to be one of the best young ruckmen in the AFL.
Gold Coast Suns: Ben King
King is a talented key forward who is entering his fourth season in the AFL. In 2023, King averaged 18 disposals and 7.4 marks per game. He also kicked 35 goals. If King can continue to improve in 2024, he has the potential to be one of the best key forwards in the AFL.
Hawthorn Football Club: Jack Ginnivan
Ginnivan is a talented young forward who is entering his third season in the AFL. In 2023, Ginnivan averaged 18 disposals and 6 marks per game. He also kicked 29 goals. If Ginnivan can continue to improve in 2024, he has the potential to be one of the best young
