Champion Data’s improvers and decliners across the AFL

While there can be mitigating circumstances, the stats don’t lie - the players who declined in 2022 will be on notice to avoid a repeat in 2023.

Defensive profile, team balance and high octane pressure. These are the statistical buzzwords that will dominate the 2023 season. So what makes your side the perfect fit according to Champion Data’s esteemed analysis? We assess every club’s pros and cons and improvers and decliners from 2022.

Tom Doedee is a name at the Crows that must improve. Picture: Sarah Reed

Jarrod Berry improved greatly in 2022, can he continue that trajectory? (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Jack Martin’s mercurial play was missed by Carlton fans in 2022. Picture: Mark Stewart

Darcy Cameron took a huge step forward with more opportunities in 2022. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Can Jake Stringer return to his 2021 form under Brad Scott? Photo by Michael Klein

Sean Darcy could be set for a new role with Luke Jackson coming to the Dockers. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Mark Blicavs’ versatility was key in Geelong’s success in 2022. Picture: Mark Wilson

What role will Jack Lukosius play for the Suns in 2023? (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Harry Himmelberg’s move down back was an inspired one by the Giants. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Dylan Moore improved dramatically in 2022. Photo by Michael Klein

Jake Lever’s numbers were slightly down in 2022. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Will Luke Davies-Uniacke join the elite in 2023? (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Can Aliir Aliir return to his All-Australian form? (Photo by James Worsfold/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Daniel Rioli’s move down back was a revelation. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Jack Sinclair was the breakout star for the Saints in 2022. Picture: Mark Stewart

Chad Warner’s finals series showed he will be a star for years to come. Picture by Michael Klein

Tom Barrass was a shining light in a dark 2022 for West Coast. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Does Alex Keath still fit in the Bulldogs’ plans? (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Originally published as Champion Data’s improvers and decliners across the AFL