Another conversation revolves around who will win the Premiership Golden Boot. Here are the top 11 contenders according to McLean Bookmakers, starting with the favourite and working through the 10 next most-likely winners.
9. Matthew Shevlin (Coleraine)
Coleraine ace Matthew Shevlin won the 2022/23 Golden Boot after scoring 23 league goals last season, including three in the last two matches of the campaign. He will be the main man for Oran Kearney's side once again as they go in search of European football Photo: Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press
10. Niall McGinn (Glentoran)
Niall McGinn returned to the Irish League in January from Dundee and netted nine times in 19 league appearances. The Northern Ireland international will be a key player for Glentoran boss Warren Feeney this season Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker
11. Robbie McDaid (Linfield)
Linfield forward Robbie McDaid suffered a serious injury against Carrick Rangers in February during what was his debut season with the Blues, scoring six Premiership goals in 24 matches. He had netted double figures in four of his five seasons with Glentoran prior to his move to Windsor Park. Photo: Pacemaker Press/David Maginnis