A second Carlton player has moved into our Rookie Rankings after eight rounds, with a young Demon making way after three weeks among the top seven.
The newest arrival has seen a shift between fifth, sixth and seventh, while the top four remains the same from Round 7 after a strong weekend of form for our best-rated rookies.
Criteria: For our Rookie Rankings, we are selecting players who have made their debut this season. Other players who may still be eligible for a Rising Star nomination but have already made their debut prior to the 2023 season will not be considered.
I.e. Rising Star eligible players such as Sam Darcy, Finn Callaghan and Jye Amiss are ineligible, having already played an AFL match prior to Round 1, 2023.Â
Round 8 Honourable Mentions
Bailey Humphrey (Gold Coast)
Arthur Jones (Western Bulldogs)
Blake Drury (North Melbourne)
6. Reuben Ginbey (-1)
Much like Phillipou, Ginbey has slid in a spot in our rankings perhaps due to plateaued form and the rise of others in recent rounds.
Ginbey was again called upon to be a vocal presence in Adam Simpson's undermanned midfielder group over the weekend, with the top 10 pick recording 16 disposals, four clearances and four tackles in the loss to Richmond.
Certainly not a poor performance for a player of Ginbey's experience, but spots among the top five are becoming competitive.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
The Eagles have a chance to snatch their second win of the season this weekend when they host the Suns at Optus Stadium on Friday night.
