The Australian Football League (AFL) is set to kick off the 2021 season with a bang, as the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants consider starting their first pick in round one, while the Geelong Cats have confirmed two unexpected debutants.
The GWS Giants are set to start their first pick, Tom Green, in round one against the Brisbane Lions. Green was taken with the third overall pick in the 2019 AFL Draft and is expected to make an immediate impact for the Giants. The 19-year-old midfielder has been impressive in pre-season training and has been tipped to be one of the most exciting players in the competition this year.
Meanwhile, the Geelong Cats have confirmed two unexpected debutants for round one. The Cats have selected Charlie Constable and Sam Simpson to make their AFL debuts against the Gold Coast Suns. Constable was taken with the 15th overall pick in the 2018 AFL Draft and has been impressive in pre-season training. Simpson was taken with the 58th overall pick in the 2020 AFL Draft and has been impressing coaches with his work ethic and determination.
The 2021 AFL season is set to be an exciting one, with both the GWS Giants and Geelong Cats set to debut some exciting new talent. Tom Green is expected to make an immediate impact for the Giants, while Constable and Simpson will be looking to make their mark for the Cats. It will be interesting to see how these young players perform in their first season of AFL football.
