Every AFL team’s best 23 for Round 1

Will Carlton’s kids be rewarded with a round 1 game? Or will the Blues go back to their stalwarts? See how every side could line up and the tough calls coaches are facing.

Lachie Cowan and Izak Rankine

The AFL’s two weeks of practice matches, combined with all the hype surrounding the pre-season, make for a unique combination in determining who fits into your club’s best side when the action gets underway.

Who’s in? Who’s out? Who will struggle to get up for the first round of the year?

CHECK OUT EVERY CLUB’S PREDICTED 23 FOR ROUND 1 THIS SEASON BELOW.

What will Izak Rankine bring to the table in his first outing as a Crow? (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Lachie Cowan has turned heads at the Blues this pre-season. Pic: Michael Klein

Will Setterfield and Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti will inject new energy in the Bombers. Pic: Michael Klein

Jack Bowes comes over from the Suns to the reigning premiers. Pic: Michael Klein

Fergus Greene is set to lead the line for the Hawks until Mitch Lewis returns. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Harry Sheezel will be one to watch for the Kangaroos. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Tim Taranto begins life as a Tiger after moving from the Giants. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Mitch Owens has bolted into consideration at the Saints. Pic: Michael Klein

Where does Josh Bruce fit in at the Bulldogs? (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Originally published as Every AFL team’s best 23 for Round 1