Adelaide father-son prospect Max Michalanney earned a reputation as an excellent lock down defender across the year in the SANFL and for South Australia in the National Championships.
Tall defender Oscar Murdoch showed promising signs as an interceptor for Vic Country and the Geelong Falcons.
Oliver Hollands is a tough midfielder/half-back who loves to lay a tackle and set up the play.
Port Melbourne defender Ethan Phillips took out the Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal in the VFL this year as one of the most promising young talents in the competition.
Geelong Falcons midfielder Jhye Clark showed his skills, toughness and consistency across 2022.
South Australian big man Phoenix Foster showed he can take some huge contested marks and also pinch hit in the ruck in 2022.
Intercept defender Josh Weddle enjoyed a strong patch of form for Vic Metro in the National Championships.
Eastern Ranges midfielder Kai Windsor showed off his great running power and ability to be a link up player heading inside 50.
Bendigo Pioneers prospect Harvey Gallagher rose to prominence with a superb end to the season playing across half back, while still being able to hit the scoreboard.
South Australia's Archie Lovelock produced some brilliant marks and goals across the National Championships while playing across half-forward.
Tall midfielder Henry Hustwaite showed his class with the footy across 2022.
Western Australia's Sam Gilbey showed his ability as an interceptor and playmaker across half-back in 2022.