HALFWAY through the AFL season, the contenders are truly starting to emerge.

But which players across the competition are beginning to make certain of their spots in the 2019 Virgin Australia AFL All Australian side?

A number of familiar names are once again pressing their rightful claim for a place in the side, while some youngsters are also pushing their case for a maiden appearance.

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AFL.com.au looks at your club's recent All Australian history, and analyses which certainties will make the team and which fresh faces could be hoping for their first blazer.

Recent History
Geelong has six All Australians on its list, with four of them in contention for this season. Gary Ablett (eight), Joel Selwood (six) and Patrick Dangerfield (six) are among the most capped All Australians ever. Since 2010, the Cats have also had six All Australians that have since retired – Steve Johnson, Corey Enright, Paul Chapman, James Kelly, Matthew Scarlett and Andrew Mackie.

Gary Ablett
At home in his new forward role and is averaging two goals a game for the first time in his career. An eight-time All Australian, knows how to gets noticed.

Mark Blicavs
A squad member last year, Blicavs has only improved as one of the competition's best stoppers. After winning Geelong's best and fairest last season, has enjoyed a more consistent season in 2019.

Patrick Dangerfield
Vying for a fourth consecutive All Australian blazer despite going at 27 disposals a game this year, his lowest count since 2015. Has at least four best on ground performances from his 13 matches. 

Mitch Duncan
Averaging 26.2 disposals per match this season and has hit the scoreboard more than in recent years. Would be an outside chance to claim a wing spot.

Tom Hawkins
On track for more than 65 goals for the first time in his career and has had a stronger season than his maiden All Australian year of 2012. Third in the competition for score involvements with an average of 7.7 per game.

Tim Kelly
Leading the AFL Coaches Association award and has been one of the most dangerous midfielders in the competition this year. Averaging three more disposals per game in his second season.

Tom Stewart
Could argue he's gone up in value this year after his maiden All Australian blazer last year. Has taken his offensive game to new heights, now averaging 24 disposals per match, up from 20 last year.