One of the most exciting parts of any AFL season is seeing clubs unleash new faces and the next crop of future stars emerge.

Whether it be the most recent class of draft picks or those that have been on club lists for several years, a host of players at each club will battle it out over the remainder of the pre-season in a bid to breakthrough for their first game.

Read below to find out which uncapped player from your club could debut first in season 2019.

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Round 18

ADELAIDE — Chayce Jones

The Crows’ line-up is going to be a tough one to break into this season, but Jones — Pick 9 in last year’s draft — looks the most likely to make his debut. He’s impressed so far in his first pre-season, finishing third in the club’s January 2km time trial, while his versatility means he can slot in anywhere the Crows need him. Jones averaged close to 22 disposals and seven tackles during the Under 18 Championships last year. Fellow newcomers Ned McHenry and Shane McAdam will also be in the selection frame.

Adelaide draftees Ned McHenry (left) and Chayce Jones (right). Source: Getty Images

Brisbane — Noah Answerth

The Lions’ final selection at the 2018 draft, Answerth looks to be just ahead of his peers when it comes to a potential senior call-up. Already 19, the mid-sized defender/midfielder is coming off a consistent season at both TAC Cup and Under 18 Championship level. He has the fitness base and maturity to sneak into the Brisbane 22 if a spot opens up. Answerth finished 2018 proving he’s capable of performing on the big stage, with a standout 27-disposal performance in the TAC Cup grand final as captain of the losing Oakleigh Chargers side.

CARLTON — Sam Walsh

You could almost pencil him in for Round 1. The highly-rated midfielder has declared his ambitions to play the season opener against the Tigers — and he would already appear to be in the Blues’ best 22. While he has plenty of physical development left in him, Walsh’s ball-winning ability, running capacity and skill level indicate he’s ready to go at the highest level. Expect the former Geelong Falcon to be eased into the midfield, playing inside and outside roles with potential stints up forward. Named captain of last year’s Under 18 All Australian side, Walsh is set to excite Blues fans for many a year to come.

COLLINGWOOD — Isaac Quaynor

While last year’s Grand Finalists will have one of the competition’s deepest lists this season, draftee Isaac Quaynor looms as the most likely Pie to debut first. Boasting explosive pace, the 19-year-old is ready-made at 180cm and 83kg. Could he make an appearance as early as Round 1? That will likely depend on Collingwood’s availability. An excellent user of the ball, Quaynor averaged 16.3 disposals and 4.1 rebound 50s in the TAC Cup last season.

Collingwood academy pick Isaac Quaynor. Source: Getty Images

ESSENDON — Sam Draper

The uncapped 203cm ruckman is coming off the back of an impressive 2018 VFL campaign and looks ready for his first taste of senior footy. Strong and aggressive, Draper has worked to improve his forward craft and, with some good pre-season form, could edge ahead of new recruit Zac Clarke in the pecking order. Should Tom Bellchambers miss with injury, don’t be surprised to see the 20-year-old get the call-up.

FREMANTLE — Luke Valente

A trio of Docker draftees could be on the cusp of selection come the start of the season, but Valente gets the nod ahead of mature-age pair Brett Bewley and Lachlan Schultz. A strong, inside ball-winner, Valente averaged close to 23 disposals at 83.5 per cent efficiency in last year’s Under 18 Championships for South Australia. He’ll bolster the Dockers’ midfield after the departure of Lachie Neale. Well-regarded for his leadership, Valente looms as a great pick-up.

Charlie Constable racked up lots of disposals for Geelong's VFL side in 2018. Picture: Arj Giese Source: Supplied

GEELONG — Charlie Constable

After spending much of his first season on the brink of senior selection, Constable should finally break into the Cats’ AFL side in 2019 for a long-awaited debut. At 191cm, the 19-year-old adds some height to Geelong’s midfield group. He’s well renowned for his ball-winning ability after averaging 24 disposals across 15 VFL outings. His ability to play at either end of the ground will aid his bid for a senior call-up also. Mature-age ruck recruit Darcy Fort presents the greatest competition for the Cats’ first debutant of the year.

GOLD COAST — Izak Rankine

Lauded as a genuine ‘excitement machine’ leading up to the draft, last year’s Pick 3 is likely to get early opportunities in 2019. Rated by Champion Data as the best player in the draft, Rankine could have an impact up forward straight away as he has elite goal sense and electrifying pace. He’s been exposed to senior football with SANFL side West Adelaide and shouldn’t look out of place at AFL level from Round 1.

Izak Rankine looms as an exciting prospect for the Gold Coast Suns. Source: Getty Images

G WS GIANTS — Xavier O’Halloran

The Giants’ third selection at last year’s draft, O’Halloran appears the most likely of the club’s crop of uncapped youngsters to make his debut. He has good speed and endurance, is well-built and wins the contested ball, meaning he shouldn’t be off the pace early on in his first season at AFL level. Fellow first-round draft picks Jye Caldwell and Jackson Hately will also be well and truly in the frame.

HAWTHORN — Dylan Moore

A late pick-up in the 2017 draft at Pick 67, Moore won plenty of fans in his first season with the Hawks. After overcoming a fractured shoulder early in the season, the forward/midfielder was a standout in VFL side Box Hill’s finals campaign. Moore snagged four goals from 20 disposals in a nailbiting preliminary final, before three majors in the decider helped secure the 2018 premiership. The 19-year-old is likely to be given opportunity up forward and could rotate through the middle where his elite running capacity will come to the fore.

MELBOURNE — Marty Hore

With rebounding defender Jake Lever still recovering from an ACL injury, don’t be surprised if Hore sneaks into this highly-rated Demons side early in 2019. The mature-age recruit won back-to-back best and fairest awards with Collingwood’s VFL side over the past two seasons and appears a ready-made option. Renowned for his intercept marking, Hore will be hoping for some AFL exposure through the JLT Community Series before a potential debut in the season proper. Meanwhile strong-bodied midfielder Tom Sparrow continues to impress this pre-season and could also be in line for a senior call-up.

Marty Hore was a standout for Collingwood’s VFL side. Picture: Michael Klein Source: News Corp Australia

NORTH MELBOURNE — Declan Watson

After spending 2018 on the comeback trail from a ruptured ACL, Watson could be set to finally breakthrough for his first senior game this season. He’s trained well over the pre-season and could be tried alongside tall duo Ben Brown and Mason Wood in attack. Played up forward in the Kangaroos’ recent intra-club and could take the spot of retired veteran Jarrad Waite, despite being recruited as a defender with Pick 34 in 2016. Expect newcomers Bailey Scott (Pick 49 in last year’s draft) and Tarryn Thomas (Pick 8) to push their cases for a debut early in 2019 as well.

PORT ADELAIDE — Connor Rozee

Highly-talented midfielder Rozee appears the most likely to taste senior action first in 2019. Pick 5 in last year’s draft, the composed midfielder had plenty of exposure to senior football in 2018 with SANFL premiers North Adelaide and shouldn’t be overawed by the jump to AFL level. Rozee appears more likely to spend most of his time either forward or back than in the middle, should he get a call-up. Don’t be surprised if first-year forward Boyd Woodcock also gets an opportunity at some stage.

RICHMOND — Patrick Naish

After spending a full season in the VFL in 2018, Naish at some stage should be given a taste of the big time this year. Blessed with elite skills, he spent most of his time developing the defensive part of his game across half-back last year. He’ll be up against the likes of Brandon Ellis, Connor Menadue and Oleg Markov for a spot in the senior side. Strong-bodied midfielder Jack Ross is another in the frame for a shot at AFL level.

Swans academy recruit Nick Blakey. Source: Getty Images

SYDNEY — Nick Blakey

The Swans’ first selection at last year’s draft, Blakey looms as the Swans’ most likely candidate for an early debut. While still lean at 196cm and 82kg, the versatile forward’s mobility and marking strength is set to bring him right into AFL contention. However the Swans may prefer to play him in the NEAFL for as a long as possible after dealing with stress-related injuries to his back and ankle. Pacy defender Matthew Ling is another in contention to debut first after a broken toe restricted him to just six NEAFL games in 2018.

ST KILDA — Nick Hind

At 24 years of age, Hind is ready-made, so the Saints could call on him early. A speedy half-back/midfielder, the former Essendon VFL player will add some much needed zip and polish to the St Kilda line-up. Fellow mature-age draft selection Matthew Parker looms as the next most likely to be the club’s first debutant in 2019.

WEST COAST — Luke Foley

Breaking into a premiership line-up has never been an easy task. Of the crop of Eagles yet to play an AFL game, Foley appears the man most likely to do it first. Overlooked in the 2017 draft, Foley was picked with the 31st selection last year after averaging 17.3 disposals and 7.7 tackles in last year’s Under-18 National Championships. Capable of playing through the midfield or up forward, the Eagles are big fans of his running power.

WESTERN BULLDOGS — Will Hayes

With first-round draft pick Bailey Smith not expected to join in full training until the start of February, mature-age draftee Hayes looms as the Dogs’ first debutant in 2019. The 23-year-old claimed VFL side Footscray’s best and fairest after averaging 26 disposals though the midfield last season. He was also named on the wing in the competition’s Team of the Year. The Dogs’ recruiters rated Hayes’ endurance and contested work, so expect him to get a call-up if the side suffers an early-season injury.