The usual suspects in Lance Franklin, Josh Kennedy and Luke Parker will be the leading Swans again, with Isaac Heeney, Jake Lloyd and Zak Jones the other main hopes. Kennedy and Parker had good seasons without being as dominant as they have been, but Franklin's impact as a match-winner – despite missing four games – is hard to ignore.

Best chance: Lance Franklin
The superstar forward booted 57.43 from 18 matches and as a proven vote-getter – he's polled 39 votes over the past two seasons – and he'll probably be in the top 10 again. Failed to kick a goal just once for the year and despite his niggles, ended the season as well as he started it.

Fast starter: Lance Franklin
Kicked eight goals to ruin the official AFL opening of Optus Stadium for the locals in round one against West Coast and had 17 after four rounds, while averaging 18.5 disposals and 8.5 marks.

One-vote wonder: Callum Mills
Won the Brett Kirk Medal for best on ground when he gathered 26 possessions against the Giants in round three in a dominant performance across half-back.