AFL.com.au looks at the players who have made an immediate impact at their new club to open the 2019 season.

Carlton

The Blues got creative in attempting to find some mature bodies through the trade period, while retaining a healthy selection of draft picks that included the first overall pick.

Sam Walsh: The No.1 draft pick has quickly become one of Carlton's best and most influential midfielders. He has averaged 26.2 disposals through the first five games of his career, with his gut running and composure with ball in hand reminiscent of someone who has played 200 AFL matches. The Blues have been mightily impressed with his impact so early in his career, though haven't necessarily been surprised given the body of work he amassed over the summer and the professionalism he brought with him to the club.

Who else has played? Nic Newman has been a consistent performer down back, while Mitch McGovern has shown promising signs as a forward. Will Setterfield continues to build his match fitness as he returns from an ACL injury, but has displayed his potential. Michael Gibbons is improving, though Alex Fasolo has struggled to find his feet.

Yet to play: Liam Stocker, Finbar O'Dwyer, Ben Silvagni, Hugh Goddard, Matt Cottrell, Matt Owies - Riley Beveridge