Mick McGuane analyses who’s starred at every club this season – and who needs to lift

A number of players have rocketed into All-Australia contention from nowhere. But, as MICK McGUANE writes, some have gone the other way – and it’s hurting their club.

Almost a third of the way through the 2025 AFL home-and-away season, some players have elevated themselves into All-Australian conversations while others have dropped off.

AFL analyst Mick McGuane has taken a look at every club and has picked out the players he believes deserve a big tick for their campaigns so far, as well as the players who need to lift their output.

Originally published as Mick McGuane analyses who’s starred at every club this season – and who needs to lift