2018/19 WNBL All-Star five member Lindsay Allen returns for third season with the Deakin Melbourne Boomers
Sam Walsh’s ascent to win the John Nicholls Medal in his third AFL season
Nathan Sobey’s rise to be selected in the 2021 All-NBL first team and win a bronze medal with the Boomers at the Tokyo Olympics Games
Jack Steele becomes the fourth player in the last 40 years to win back to back St Kilda best and fairest awards
Luke Jackson becomes the first key forward/ruck to win the AFL’s Rising Star Award this century
Harry McKay’s meteoric rise to win 2021 Coleman Medal and earn selection in the All-Australian team
Tessa Lavey to play fourth consecutive major championship with the Australian Opals at Tokyo Olympic Games
