The Standard's Sean Hardeman has named the young stars capable of leading your club to possible success in the future.

Tom Doedee

Age: 23

Position: defender

Games: 30

Verdict: Has already led his team in the absence of captain Rory Sloane and is shaping up as a leader for the next 10 years at the Crows.

Strong overhead and can play on key or medium forwards with ease.

Can also use the ball well going forward.

Zac Bailey

Age: 20

Position: midfield/forward

Games: 43

Verdict: An excitement machine with a strong will to compete week in, week out.

Has shown he is very handy around goals with 23 to his name already.

Has some pace about him too which he uses to great effect. Will get more time in the midfield as he progresses.

Jacob Weitering

Age: 22

Position: key defender

Games: 92

Verdict: The key big Blue is shaping up as one of the best defenders of the next generation.

Good in the contest, rarely beaten and has elite skills which are pivotal for defenders in the modern game.

Along with Sam Walsh these two can help drive the Blues back to success.

Josh Daicos

Age: 21

Position: midfielder

Games: 32

Verdict: The smooth-moving Pie has cemented his spot in Nathan Buckley's side with ease.

Can run all day, elite by foot and clearly has inherited his dad Peter's skills around goals.

Andrew McGrath

Age: 22

Position: midfielder

Games: 78

Verdict: A star and a future captain in waiting already.

Strong on the inside and outside of the contest. With more experience under his belt he will only get better.

Leads by example already and will benefit from having the likes of Zach Merrett and Dylan Shiel to bounce off.

Caleb Serong

Age: 19

Position: midfielder

Games: 13

Verdict: Has settled right in the Dockers' midfield in just his first season and has shown glimpses of the star he will be.

Having the likes of David Mundy and a dual-Brownlow medallist in the form of Nat Fyfe beside him in the early stages of his career will aid his progression significantly.

Jack Henry

Age: 22

Position: defender

Games: 61

Verdict: The former rookie is another back six gem the Cats have unearthed.

With a few more pre-seasons under his belt, he can turn from a third-string defender into the club's next key defensive star in the mould of Harry Taylor.

Matt Rowell

Age: 19

Position: midfielder

Games: 5

Verdict: There is plenty of rays of light shining in the Gold Coast team but it is hard to go past the old-fashioned footballer that is Matt Rowell.

Has shown the star he will become and will only get better with experience.

Jake Riccardi

Age: 20

Position: forward

Games: 4

Verdict: It's been a giant introduction from the former Werribee-listed star.

Eight goals in four games and some dominant performances in the air should give Giants fans something to be excited about for the future of their forward line.

Will Day

Age: 19

Position: defender

Games: 10

Verdict: Day's footy smarts combined with his composure have given Hawks' fans a real glimpse into what the tough defender's future holds.

Is courageous and a good user of the football. He is becoming a mainstay in the Hawks' defence in only in his first season.

Sam Weideman

Age: 23

Position: key forward

Games: 43

Verdict: Has shown glimpse of what he can do and now it's just about finding consistency.

Good on the ground, in the air and around goals. A critical part of the future of the Dees' forward line.

Nick Larkey

Age: 22

Position: key forward

Games: 28

Verdict: Another rising key forward who is going to be the linchpin of the Kangaroos' forwards.

Strong in the air and starting to find his feet at ground level. Good mark and good kick for goal.

Zak Butters

Age: 20

Position: midfield/forward

Games: 34

Verdict: Is the leader of Port's trio of young stars from the 2018 draft.

The emerging medium forward is showing signs of an elite career in just his second season.

Loves to compete and enjoys kicking snags.

Noah Balta

Age: 20

Position: key defender

Games: 25

Verdict: Defenders are a key part of the Richmond machine.

Has taken over Alex Rance's reign as the leader and is ready to run with it. Strong in the contest and can use the ball well.

Max King

Age: 20

Position: key forward

Games: 15

Verdict: It's been an up and down year for the big Saint but he will grow into the star to lead the Saints'forward line. His height is already a big advantage.

Once he gets the strength he will be very difficult to stop, both in the air and on the the ground.

Jordan Dawson

Age: 23

Position: defender

Games: 40

Verdict: A handy utility in the Swans' arsenal. Is comfortable across half-back but is more than capable of being switched forward or into the guts.

Has pinpoint skills, reads the play well, strong one-on-one and a tireless work ethic.

Jake Waterman

Age: 22

Position: key forward

Games: 37

Verdict: The son-of-a-gun is showing early glimpses of the player he can be for the Eagles.

The future of their forward line when Josh Kennedy and Jack Darling depart.

Good in the air and on the ground and is learning from two of the best.

Bailey Smith

Age: 19

Position: midfielder

Games: 39

Verdict: Captain Marcus Bontempelli is the only other Bulldog in the past decade who has had such an impact at the Bulldogs in their opening two seasons at the kennel like 'Bazlenka' has.

The emerging cult hero can help drag the Dogs back towards the success they crave.

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