THE MORE things change, the more they stay the same. 

In 2021, a year like no other, the young talent in the AFL and AFLW still shone through. 

The Blues blooded three debutants in the men's program and four in the women's program, with new talent unearthed and performing at the highest level. 

Take a look back at all seven debutants that played their first game for the Blues... the best is yet to come for these young guns. 

Luke Parks 

04:06

Spotlight | Luke Parks' moment (R3)

A rookie under the Spotlight. Go inside Luke Parks' first game - and win - in the Navy Blue.

Mimi Hill and Charlotte Hammans 

01:26

AFLW R1 | Four new Blues receive their guernseys

Watch as the four debutants receive their guernseys ahead of the Round 1 clash against Collingwood.

Brodie Kemp and Corey Durdin

02:02

AFL R23 | Youngsters show out

Some young Blues in Tom De Koning, Brodie Kemp and Corey Durdin had good outings in the Round 23 match against the Giants.

Daisy Walker 

01:50

AFLW R3 | Daisy gets her guernsey

Watch as Gab Pound presents the famous guernsey to debutant Daisy Walker.

Serena Gibbs