2023 is almost here and with it will come a number of big questions ahead of the AFL season.
Kane Cornes has listed out 18 questions on his mind as the calendar rolls over and looking ahead to next year.
From question marks over the leadership at AFL House, to team performance and off-field issues – here are Cornes’ big questions ahead of the 2023 AFL season.
See the questions below:
Who replaces Gil? If not Brendon Gale, why not?
Will there ever be a timely resolution to the Clarkson and Fagan allegations?
Will Ken Hinkley survive the year? Will his supposed successor Josh Carr be handed the keys to the Port Adelaide car by season’s end?
Can Carlton come from outside the 8 to win the premiership?
Will Gawn and Grundy be able to coexist?
Will Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson be able to coexist?
Does Dustin Martin want to play in the AFL in 2023?
Will 2023 be the year Nathan Fyfe realises unfortunately his body is broken beyond repair?
Will Geelong be exposed by the leadership void left by Joel Selwood?
Will Jason Horne-Francis living at home equate to improved happiness and therefore performance?
Adelaide made Izak Rankine it’s highest ever paid player – can he play in the midfield and return the investment?
Will four umpires increase the inconsistency in decision making and therefore fan confusion or will it work?
Will Hawthorn’s savage list cull leave wounds that will last for years?
Can Aaron Naughton become the game’s best key forward?
Can Luke Beveridge get the most out of the extraordinary talent on his list?
Will the post-game press conferences of Ross Lyon version 3 be as entertaining as previously?
Will Gold Coast ever play a final? Is this the year for Stuart Dew?
Richmond sold the farm for Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper. Will that be a good investment?